ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | DETECTION
A DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS FORUM
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ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | DETECTION
Caring Conversations
A DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS FORUM
OF KINGSLEY SHORES SENIOR LIVING
Wednesday, Oct. 15 th 6:00 – 8:00PM
DETECTION / from page 8
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DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENT
Individuals living with Alzheimer’ s or other dementia may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money or pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. What’ s a typical age-related change? Making a bad decision or mistake once in a while, like neglecting to change the oil in the car.
WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
A person living with Alzheimer’ s or other dementia may experience changes in the ability to hold or follow a conversation. As a result, they may withdraw from hobbies, social activities or other engagements. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite team or activity. What’ s a typical age-related change? Sometimes feeling uninterested in family or social obligations.
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CHANGES IN MOOD AND PERSONALITY Individuals living with Alzheimer’ s or other dementia may experience mood and personality changes. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, with friends or when out of their comfort zone. What’ s a typical age-related change? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.
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