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One of the most early and common signs of Alzheimer’s is forgetting short-term information. This may include, but is not limited to forgetting directions to an address, somebody’s phone number, asking for the same information again and again, forgetting important dates or events or having to rely on aides.

Some people suffering from Alzheimer’s may have difficulty following plans and solving a problem with numbers. This includes recipes or keeping track of bills. Their concentration is often shorter and thus they give up easily.

Some people may have trouble completing simple tasks at home. They can forget how to drive to a certain place, forget to manage their bills, or even forget the rules to a game. 

They can also lose track of place and time and more importantly the passage of time. They may forget how they got to the place or remember several days later.

Vision problems is a big sign to having Alzheimer’s. They have may difficulty reading, judging certain distances or discerning color and contrast. 

Some people may have trouble following conversations and may not know what to say or repeat themselves over and over again. They may call some words other things such as calling a watch a “hand clock.”

A person with Alzheimer’s may place objects in unusual places and not be able to find them again. This usually happens with remotes or glasses. 

Some people suffer from decreased judgement and decision making. This may happen with dealing with money. Also, they may also pay less and less attention to grooming themselves and their surroundings. 

A person with Alzheimer’s may shelter themselves from hobbies, work, or leisurely activities, or sports. They may have difficulty remembering their favorite sports teams and not remembering to follow them or forgetting to complete a certain hobby. 

People with Alzheimer’s can become confused, depressed, suspicious, anxious or fearful. They may be easily upset at work, home or with friends at an event.