What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Disease description:
My grandmother is 75 years old this year. Recently, she has been experiencing frequent memory loss, often calling people by the wrong names, misidentifying individuals, and repeatedly talking about the same事情. I am worried she might have developed Alzheimer's disease. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
Alzheimer's disease, also known as senile dementia, mainly manifests as cognitive impairment and a decline in the ability to perform daily activities. Specific symptoms include:
1. Memory impairment: Noticeable decline in short-term memory, frequently forgetting recent events or conversations. As the disease progresses, long-term memory may also be affected.
2. Language impairment: Reduced vocabulary and difficulty in verbal expression, which may include trouble finding words or incoherent speech.
3. Visuospatial impairment: Decreased ability to judge the surrounding environment, such as being unable to find one's way home after going out.
4. Impaired judgment: Reduced ability to make judgments and handle complex tasks.
If there is any suspicion of Alzheimer's disease, prompt medical consultation is recommended.
