Identifying the Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care  |  August 20, 2024

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s? Millions of people worldwide have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. While some have been diagnosed with this disease, others are dealing with their loved one’s diagnosis. 

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection

An estimated 33% of diagnosed adults are aware that they have the disease. As a result, various organizations are working to increase that number.

However, until recently, the focus of Alzheimer’s education was always on research to find a cure. As a result, early detection is receiving more attention than ever. Many tests are now conducted on how the brain starts to change years before any severe symptoms occur.

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Diagnosis

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be difficult for everyone involved. That’s why early detection can make a difference in one’s life. Seniors who get an early diagnosis can participate in clinical trials. Furthermore, an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can give seniors and their families time to prepare for the future and find a suitable care solution.

For this reason, here are eight early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s to look out for.

Eight Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

#1. Forgetfulness:

Constant forgetfulness of information such as important dates and events.

#2. Unwilling to Plan:

Trouble managing personal finances and unwillingness to plan for future events.

#3. Local Navigation Trouble:

Getting lost while driving on familiar roads.

#4. Loss of Interest:

Uninterested in their favourite pastimes and hobbies.

#5. Confusion:

Having poor judgment and cannot easily follow a conversation.

#6. Spatial Awareness:

Inability to judge distance and space.

#7. Missing Time and Items:

Losing track of time, sleep problems, and misplacing items.

#8. Mental Health Changes:

Increased anxiety or feelings of depression are also common signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

In short, if you are worried that your loved one might develop Alzheimer’s, these are the early symptoms you should look out for and pay attention to.

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help. We offer retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, and companionship care. Our care services also provide end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and more! 

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ offers a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Empathetic caregiving starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs.

Home Care Edmonton

If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. 

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Read more about the program HERE.

Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services. This demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton. Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible.

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