Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

the symptoms:

Cognitive Changes:

• Memory Loss: Forgetting recently learned information, important dates, or asking the same questions repeatedly. 

• Difficulty with Familiar Tasks: Struggling to complete everyday tasks like preparing a meal, managing finances, or getting dressed. 

•Problems with Language: Trouble finding the right words, following conversations, or understanding written material. 

•Disorientation: Becoming confused about time, place, or even familiar surroundings. 

•Impaired Judgment: Making poor decisions, like not recognizing a dangerous situation or overspending. 

• Withdrawal from Social Activities: Becoming less engaged in hobbies, work, or social events. 

• Changes in Mood and Personality: Experiencing increased anxiety, depression, agitation, or paranoia. 

Other Potential Symptoms:

• Changes in Sleep Patterns: Sleeping more during the day and being restless at night. 

• Difficulty with Visual and Spatial Relations: Struggling to understand spatial relationships, which can affect tasks like driving or judging distances. 

• Hallucinations and Delusions: Seeing or hearing things that aren't there, or having false beliefs. 

• Difficulty Swallowing: Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can lead to weight loss and other complications. 

• Changes in Movement: Some individuals may experience movement difficulties or changes in gait. 

Important Considerations:

• Symptoms can vary from person to person and progress at different rates. 

• Early diagnosis and intervention can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 

• If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and care, according to the Alzheimer's Society. 

Last Stage:

In addition to the progressive loss of muscle strength and motor function, which makes it difficult to walk and makes the patient bedridden, it also increases the risk of complications such as dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia, as well as the inability to self-manage food and excretions.

This is my personal perspective.

I’ve observed something about my parents and their friends: after reaching their 70s, they all experienced some form of physical ailment. Despite appearing healthy, they were noticeably different from people in their 50s and 60s, yet they still felt capable of staying active. However, my mother and her friends felt their quality of life diminished significantly after suffering fractures from falls, as they struggled to recover physically. Based on this, I believe that regular exercise and building muscle mass can help sustain a fulfilling life in later years. This is my personal perspective.