“Alzheimer’s disease affects approximately 24 million people worldwide. One in 10 people older than 65 have it. Nearly 1 in 3 people older than 85 have AD.
Healthcare providers can suggest treatments to manage symptoms, but there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Talk to a provider if you’re worried you or a loved one have AD symptoms.”
Cleveland Clinic (Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms & Treatment)
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical age-related changes?
| Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia | Typical Age-Related Changes |
|---|---|
| Poor judgment and decision-making | Making a bad decision once in a while |
| Inability to manage a budget | Missing a monthly payment |
| Losing track of the date or the season | Forgetting which day it is and remembering it later |
| Difficulty having a conversation | Sometimes forgetting which word to use |
| Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them | Losing things from time to time |
Know the difference!
Alzheimer’s Association (10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s & Dementia | alz.org)