Nearly 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association says.

The association lists 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s:

• Memory lapses that affect everyday life.
• Challenges in planning and solving routine problems.
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
• Confusion over time or place.
• Trouble understanding spatial or visual images.
• Sudden problems with speaking.
• Misplacing things, and not being able to retrace steps.
• Poor judgment.
• Withdrawal from social activities.
• Changes in mood and personality.

Source: HealthDay

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