2. Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems
Do you find it increasingly hard to follow a recipe you used to know by heart? Do monthly bills suddenly feel confusing? Alzheimer’s often strikes the brain’s ability to plan, calculate, and solve problems.
Even simple tasks like following instructions, organizing a shopping list, or managing finances become overwhelming. This is not just “getting older”—it’s a red flag.
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3. Confusion With Time or Place
One of the most frightening symptoms is disorientation. A person with early Alzheimer’s may lose track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time.
Some patients forget where they are or how they got there. Imagine waking up in your own neighborhood and suddenly not recognizing the street. This is not ordinary aging—it’s a serious warning signal.
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4. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships
Alzheimer’s affects more than memory—it disrupts the brain’s ability to interpret what the eyes see. This can cause:
Difficulty judging distance.
Problems reading.
Trouble distinguishing colors and contrasts.
This is why patients sometimes fail to recognize faces, misstep on stairs, or confuse objects.
