Questions That May Determine If You Will Get Alzheimers

Alzheimer's disease can be a traumatic event in a person's life. A form of dementia, Alzheimer's attacks the brain, killing nerve cells and creating loss of tissue, causing memory loss. There are signs to look for and questions you can ask to understand if you are at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Signs to predict Alzhiemer's onset

• Using the ten signs of Alzheimer's you can ask yourself whether these situations apply to you and your lifestyle. If you find yourself answering yes to several of these questions, you may be at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

  1. Do you feel disrupted in daily life from memory loss such as forgetting names or dates frequently?
  2. Do you experience difficulty in problem solving or planning?
  3. Do you have problems completing familiar tasks that you previously were accustomed to?
  4. Are you typically forgetful of the time and date of the week, and unable to figure it out on your own?
  5. Do you find it hard to understand spatial relationships or problems with visuals? Vision problems are a sign of Alzheimer's for some people.
  6. Do you ever struggle with speaking, or have a hard time finding the right words to use?
  7. Do you have a habit of misplacing items such as keys, or the remote control and find yourself incapable of retracing your steps?
  8. Do you often find yourself lacking in your judgment skills?
  9. Have you withdrawn yourself from social situations at work, or in social activities?
  10. Are you easily upset when out of your comfort zone, feeling overwhelmingly confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious?

  These 10 questions represent the 10 signs of the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. If you begin to experience these feelings or situations, it may be advisable to seek a doctors assistance and begin testing for Alzheimer's