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Alzheimer's Association

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Know Alzheimer's Signs Before Holiday Gatherings

Keep an eye on parents and other loved ones while you're together over the holidays.

Another holiday season has arrived. That means you are another year older. And so are your parents, your grandparents and other older relatives. Whether you see your family often or just a few times a year, you may be noticing that they aren't quite how they used to be in some ways. It's not a pleasant holiday subject, but with all the gatherings going on over the coming weeks, it's a good time to observe your parents or other relatives for signs of Alzheimer's Disease. The Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter offers a list of ten warning signs of Alzheimer's. With the list, they also give examples of what is just normal aging.  Some of the warning signs include decreased or poor judgment, personality and mood changes, never-seen…

carla danesi

11:27 pm on Sunday, November 18, 2012

Remember to enjoy your loved ones on these coming holidays and always. If you see signs of this horrible disease,make sure you act accordingly-get in touch with your local chapter of the alzheimers association for advice on how to proceed and make sure your loved one goes to see their general physician to have a full medical evaluation done.alzheimers takes so much away from families-don't let it…   more ›

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