We panic when we cannot remember where we last placed our keys, or what numbers are supposed to go into the data spreadsheets. Imagine losing your grip on retaining your lifelong memories of people you love and things you care about.

This is why early detection is imperative to provide care and support your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

Latest research shows that more than 5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s. This form of dementia does more than make the person unable to remember things, but also gets them in life-threatening situations without continuous supervision.

The sooner you understand these symptoms of early onset Alzheimer’s, the sooner you can help your loved ones.

1. Forgetting things more often

Your loved one may be asking questions repetitively, and asking you to remind them of things. Forgetfulness is not uncommon with age, but if it becomes too frequent, and too much about things people don’t conventionally forget, then you should see a healthcare expert.

2. Problem solving becomes more challenging

We rely on our semantic and procedural memory to solve everyday problems. Your loved one suffering from effects of early onset Alzheimer’s will have difficulty planning and executing actions, as they have trouble recalling their knowledge and skills.

3. Concentration is difficult in familiar activities

It’s hard to concentrate on the task at hand when you have trouble remember the nuances of the task itself.

Your loved one will find it harder to complete routine day-to-day tasks, from forgetting to add ingredients in a favorite recipe, to getting lost while driving on the usual route.

4. Incorrectly ascertaining times and places

It’s not uncommon for people to have difficulty deciding when a certain event took place.

However, if your loved one becomes increasingly forgetful about times and places regarding past, present and future events, you need pay attention to getting expert healthcare assessment.

5. Conversations become inconsistent

Does your loved one often pause in the middle of a conversation to find the right words and phrases? As Alzheimer’s makes memory grainier, people have difficulty sifting through their vocabulary.

6. Items are often misplaced

Your loved one may place items in unusual places, and they face difficulty finding these. It’s not uncommon for people with Alzheimer’s to believe that their belongings have been borrowed or stolen, as they never recall using them.

7. Minimizing social and work activities

From withdrawing from people they have a great relationship with, to abandoning hobbies they were once interested in, you loved one will avoid normal engagements. Part of this is because of memory loss, while the rest is due to the emotional distress one goes through from effects of early onset Alzheimer’s.

It becomes easier to choose the right kind of care-giving services for your loved one when you know what support they need.

As a community focused on providing affordable and quality standards of living to seniors with memory loss, we make sure our daily assisted living caregivers are qualified and experienced in giving Alzheimer’s support to your loved ones.

Learn more about our senior care support services.