1. Alzheimer’s Disease:The Ten Major Symptoms and Signs Memory loss that disrupts daily life Challenges in planning or solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks at work, at work, or at leisure Confusion with time or place Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

2. The Ten Major Symptoms and Signs Continued… New problems with words in speaking or writing Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps Decreased or poor judgment Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood and personality

3. Examples Of Early Alzheimer’s Symptoms Routinely place important items in odd places Forget names of family and common objects Frequently forget entire conversations Can’t follow recipe instructions Can no longer manage checkbook Withdraw from usual interests Get lost in familiar places

4. Sources Cited http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_know_the_10_signs.asp http://helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_disease_symptoms_stages.htm