Things To Look For Concerning Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease is among the dreaded and feared of age related afflictions with millions of Americans suffering from the disorder. However, while the disease generally does not strike until very late life, there are a number of cases per year when it hits at a younger age generally in the 50’s. Here are some of the signs to look out for if you suspect a loved one or client if suffering from the early onset Alzheimer’s:

• The ability to control their actions often is lost so if someone suddenly starts to have run ins with the law or commits crimes of dishonesty then it could be a symptom.
• Increased risk of falling has been linked the the disease so if they person is having trouble maintaining balance then it could be a sign of Alzheimer’s or another age related problem.
• Forgetting the use of items that were commonly used is a major red flag. In addition, eating items that are clearly not food is also an act that should give pause to those monitoring the health of a loved one.
• If the person seems confused or often times stares without focus then it could be a sign of cognitive decline and medical advice should be sought.

See Andrea Atkins, Surprising early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, Macomb Daily, December 18, 2015.

Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.