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What Are The Side Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease?
I need information about Alzheimer ''s disease. I am 67, my mother died of the complications of Alzheimer's disease.
I have experienced unbelievable stress in the last four years including the death of my mother, probate problems and now a divorce. I am experiencing memory problems and getting dates mixed up . Do I need to worry about Alzheimer's or is it just stress causing the memory problems
I have experienced unbelievable stress in the last four years including the death of my mother, probate problems and now a divorce. I am experiencing memory problems and getting dates mixed up . Do I need to worry about Alzheimer's or is it just stress causing the memory problems
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
I read your question and I understand your concern.
Alzheimer's while having memory impairment as its main issue has other cognitive functions impairment as well, so memory impairment alone isn't enough. Also as you mentioned at times anxiety makes it difficult to concentrate and retain information without the memory itself being affected.
However since this is a subjective subject and you are really worried a neuropsychological assessment can be done with standardized questionnaires to evaluate memory and other cognitive function.
I hope to have been of help.
Alzheimer's while having memory impairment as its main issue has other cognitive functions impairment as well, so memory impairment alone isn't enough. Also as you mentioned at times anxiety makes it difficult to concentrate and retain information without the memory itself being affected.
However since this is a subjective subject and you are really worried a neuropsychological assessment can be done with standardized questionnaires to evaluate memory and other cognitive function.
I hope to have been of help.
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