Alzheimers Disease Early Symptoms You Should Recognize

Alzheimers disease has early or initial symptoms, just like most degenerative diseases. In this article, youll discover what to watch for  so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline.

So why is it important for you to know about Alzheimers disease early symptoms?

Well, it is currently estimated that 5.1 million people suffer from this disorder  and thats in the U.S. alone. Moreover, due to the aging baby boomer population, these numbers will skyrocket to 20 million by 2020.

Alzheimers disease not only affects the patient, it affects the patients family, friends and neighbors. It is heart wrenching to watch someone you care for lose precious memories created over the course of their lifetime. And you can only imagine how exceptionally difficult it is to be the person who loses those memories.

By discovering the early symptoms of Alzheimers disease, you can take simple steps right now to prevent the loss of additional memories. You can take preventative action to slow the decline in your own or your loved ones mental functioning.

Lets uncover the symptoms of early Alzheimers disease, and the immediate actions you can take if you recognize the disorder in yourself or someone you love.

Here are the five primary early symptoms to watch for:

1. Short-term memory loss 2. Impairment of judgment 3. Personality disturbances or changes 4. Some other form of neurological difficulty, including language problems, difficulty with motor activities, even a problem with sensation 5. Some long-term memory loss

If you recognize any of these 5 early symptoms of Alzheimers disease in yourself or someone you love, what do you do now? What are your next steps?

According to Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., President and Medical Director of the non-profit Alzheimers Research & Prevention Foundation or ARPF: How we live has a significant impact on our development of Alzheimers. Remember that your brain is flesh and blood, just like the rest of your body. It requires the same nutrition, blood flow, and energy that all the other parts of your body need.

Along with visiting your doctor for examination and testing, you can choose to take a proactive and integrative approach to treating Alzheimers disease early symptoms. This disease can be impacted by all areas of your life, so its essential to look at your diet, and your mental and physical health.

According to Dr. Dharma and the ARPF, you should actively change your habits in these four areas to help prevent further memory loss:

Area #1: Diet and vitamins.

Include 20% good fat (such as omega-3s from fish, olive oil and avocado) in your diet, along with high-quality nutritional supplements.

Area #2: Stress management.

Find ways to reduce and alleviate stress in your life. Stress raises your cortisol levels, which are extremely toxic on your brain. Excess cortisol can cause memory loss by killing brain cells. Take up meditation as a way to calm your mind and increase your concentration abilities.

Area #3: Exercise.

Exercise your heart and your head through activities such as walking and brain aerobics.

Area #4: Pharmaceutical drugs.

There are several medications available that have been shown improve the symptoms of memory loss in diseases such as Alzheimers.

Please consult your physician immediately if you or someone you love is showing signs or symptoms associated with Alzheimers disease.

By taking action now, you can take steps to prevent further memory loss and cognitive decline. Armed with the knowledge in this article, youll be better equipped to recognize Alzheimers disease early symptoms.

About The Author For more free suggestions and advice on prevention, treatment and help coping with Alzheimers disease, please visit the Alzheimers Research & Prevention Foundation at http://www.alzheimersprevention.org