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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

ALZHEIMER'S IS A DISEASE THAT MAKES A PERSON HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIS OR HER MEMORY, JUDGEMENT AND HOW HE IS HE THINKS.

It makes it hard for a person to do any work or even play because they can't remember how. Some people with Alzheimer's will have a change in their mood or even in their personality.

SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Early signs

• Forgetful
• Cannot pay attention
• Mood swings
• Trouble learning and remembering anything new
• Cannot say what they are thinking
• Does not want to meet new people or do new things.

Later Signs

• Severe memory loss
• Gets very angry
• Does not trust anyone
• Cannot concentrate
• Cannot finish chores
• Cannot take care of self-like 'taking a bath or brushing teeth
• Cannot do simple tasks

WHAT TO-DO
There is no cure for Alzheimer's Disease and here is no way to keep from getting it But-there are some medicines and treatments that can help.

• Find out If it Is really Alzheimer's Disease, See -the family doctor
• Ask the family doctor what can be done to help.
• Be a good listener
• Do not hurry the person when he or she is trying to talk or do something
• Do not get mad at the person even if they get mad
• Try to include the person in all the same activities as they were before.
• If you are taking care of a person with Alzheimer's, learn as much as you can about the disease. Share what you learn with others and have a good attitude about the person with the disease.