Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that affects a sufferer’s brain. The disease currently affects over 5 million people throughout the United States. Estimates are that someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every two minutes. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this point in time although there are medications that can help ease the symptoms associated with the disease. As with most diseases, early detection is the key. If you are concerned about a loved one, some of the most common signs to look for include:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
- 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 or personality
For additional information, contact Alz.org or Alzheimers.gov. By catching the disease early, your loved one can enjoy a better quality of life as well as be protected from some of the concerns that go along with the disease. After you procure medical advice and treatment, be sure to talk to your estate planning attorney as soon as possible to make sure your loved one’s legal affairs are in order before the disease progresses past a point at which your loved one can make decisions. Waiting too long can result in the need to seek court approval in order to gain control over your loved one’s personal or financial affairs.
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