10 Warning Signs of Early Alzheimer's Disease – HOP ML Podcast

Wondering how to know whether someone might have Alzheimer’s disease? In this episode, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, goes beyond the usual 10 warning signs and covers 10 signs and symptoms that are red flags for her, when it comes to spotting early Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia #memoryloss #aging #alzheimer

Learn about signs like accusations, denying difficulties, anosognosia (also known as lack of insight), delusions, and more.

These warning signs can be early Alzheimer’s, or another form of dementia. But they can also be caused by other problems affecting brain function in older adults.

Learn what warning signs to look for, if you’re concerned about possible Alzheimer’s, and what to do if they are present.

Video Chapters:
00:00 Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
00:39 Most common warning signs of early Alzheimer’s disease
01:59 Poor short-term memory
02:43 Repeating the same stories (or questions)
04:04 Why repeating happens in early Alzheimer’s
04:48 Difficulty with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
05:58 Unaware of or denying difficulties or mistakes
07:26 Accusing others
08:50 Developing delusions (false beliefs)
09:49 Developing hallucinations
10:28 Getting lost while driving or walking
10:49 Trouble with speech and language
11:38 Aphasia – trouble producing or understanding language
12:21 Uncharacteristic behaviors and/or changes in personality
13:29 Common early warning signs of Alzheimer’s & Dementia
13:56 What if you’ve noticed your older parent have memory problems

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Dr. K is particularly interested in the practical issues that families face when assisting aging parents, such as how to help them age in place. She has been running “Helping Older Parents” online courses and group coaching programs since 2018, and is the author of the book “When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A geriatrician's step-by-step guide to memory loss, resistance, safety worries, and more.”

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Dr. Kernisan's website, podcast, and YouTube channel all provide easy-to-follow instructions on how to deal with common health issues that affect the elderly.

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[lanebashford]

My 90 yr old mother has all of these symptoms. We have suspected Alz for the past couple years. She has fulltime home care (me) and my sibs and I will work to keep her out of a nursing home. She is still eating well, conversing, playing puter games, enjoys her tv shows, helps with baking and laundry because she wants to do it. Mom is also fully ambulatory. She is 100% supervised and we will let her enjoy her life as is for as long as possible. Thanks to the doctor for an informative vid.

[monichat]

My husband had Alzheimer. He had none of the symptoms mentioned here, Here are the symptoms that after one whole year got my attention:
-Loss of appetite, therefore lost 30 lbs in one year
-Slept much longer hours, sometimes went to bed at 5 P.M. and slept 14 hours
-No longer wanted to travel - He used to always agree to travel everywhere
-Started watching the same video ''Pride and Prejudice'' every night - He never before saw a movie more than once
-Started driving badly - I got the car keys away from him and gave his car to my daughter
-Thought he was somewhere else while sitting having dinner - He believed he was on a trip where he had been before
-Never stopped recognizing his friends and family who visited - But could not remember what he had eaten for lunch
He died of pneumonia after 5 years of Alzheimer

[kevinnunya]

My wife was diagnosed medically last year at age 58 with moderate dementia. It took me two years to get her to agree to a neuro assessment, but looking back I am sure she was presenting symptoms for at least five years earlier. Her Neurologist told me my wife was the 3rd youngest patient he has had in 30 years of practice. Bottom line is dementia can hit even young people and you may think the symptoms are something else. Horrible.

[jwdhdfi]

I am 48 years old and I have those Symtoms, Yet don't want to know for sure, Because it scare the heck out of me

[foxiefair]

I have MCI, and I’m 54. I have a lot of these symptoms. I was very aware that these things were happening, but it was very hard to get help because of my age and the fact that I was aware of it. I don’t get a lot of support because people don’t believe me because I don’t fit the profile of someone who usually has this disease. I also try really hard to keep myself together and it comes across as nothing being wrong with me.

[geoffgoodall]

At 73 I have worked all my life as a carpenter. I am still dragging a tool bag around.I can't do the mega physical stuff from back inthe day, inow work 4days a week in a home for people with dementia. Sadly there are some people who are a little younger than myself afflicted with this condition. I have heard it said they call it the long goodbye but as I go about my day I have found that just interacting with people can bring about such great rewards.

[eddieteabagify]

My mother has vascular dementia. She had and has many of these symptoms. I really wish I knew more about this 10 years ago. She's stage 7 now and it is just horrible. There is really nothing there anymore. Such a strain on my father and the children. Sometimes I just come home and drink or cry. I don't know how much longer she will drag on like this. It''s awful.

[LS-eixk]

I've had some of these symptoms for much of my life (getting lost in familiar places) and lately, searching for the correct word. Oh well... I'm 74 and so far, no one seems to notice my deficiencies but me.

[ianbetts]

1. Poor short-term memory
2. Repeating same story's.
3. Difficulty with daily activities and skills.
4. Deny difficulties.
5. Accusing others of taking things.
6. Developing delusions.
7. Hallucinations, seeing or hearing things others don't.
8. Getting lost, driving or walking.
9. Trouble with naming things.
10. Changes in behaviour or personality.

[ericvigen]

Dr. ! You are a competent instructor. Love the way you are presenting medical information. Medical schools need the professors like you. 👌

[michaelhatch]

Thank you! Those of us having experienced caring for loved ones suffering from cognitive challenges are deeply indebted to you for your educational videos!

[michaelvickery]

God bless you. I am 71 and in retirement in a country that is foreign to me. Thank you for giving concrete behaviors to consider as I feel myself slowly fading into nothing.

[Portia]

This can happen with Compelx PTSD and Narc abuse too!!!

[mweskamppp]

some medication can cause those symptom too. for example statines for cholesterol control.

[darylsned]

Thank you for these informative videos. I am so grateful to have come across you this morning. You’re truly a Blessing.

[katherinehall]

My Mom had delusions/hallucinations every night. She thought my dad took her to a neighboring town every night to sleep and everything looked the same except the room was opposite! (She would argue with you about it, when we told her she didn't go anywhere) She also heard voices at times, mostly in the mornings when she woke up. The neurologist I took her to wanted her to go in clinical trials, but she refused!

[izfnhbw]

Thank you for sharing this vital information.. Great information…thanks!.

[mariadiantherese]

This is a wonderful channel, very appreciated. I have been sharing it.

[saranghamnida]

So scary for me....i don't want my family struggling just bcuz of me..help me lord...i'm scared that it could be happen to me cuz i'm taking maintenance medication these days.