Visit Your Doctor
Visit your physician if you notice that memory loss increases in frequency
or severity, makes an impression on friends and family or begins to interfere
with daily activities associated with employment responsibilities, social interactions,
and family chores. Other potential signs of Alzheimer's disease include changes
in personality, language difficulties, problems with simple mathematical tasks,
impairments in gait or movement, or problems with attention and orientation.
A physician with extensive knowledge, experience, and interest in dementia
and memory problems should be involved in the evaluative process. Other subspecialties
may then also be called on to participate in the evaluation. Proper medication
may be able to slow the progression of the disease or control symptoms.
Reviewed on 2/14/2007