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| Boilerpipe Text | Memory often changes as people get older. But Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.
Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease to look out for, for yourself and loved ones.
Early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the disease and allow an individual and their loved ones to plan for the future.
What to look out for
Memory often changes as people grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging.
Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does.
For other people, friends and family may see changes first.
If you notice changes in yourself or a loved one, it is important to see a doctor. Early diagnosis gives people a chance to identify the cause of these changes, which could be reversable in some cases. If it is Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia, you can start treatment early, when it is most effective in slowing down the disease.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
People with one or more of these 10 warning signs should see a doctor to find the cause.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
Challenges in planning or solving problems.
Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure.
Confusion with time or place.
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relations.
New problems with words in speaking or writing.
Misplacing things and not being able to retrace steps.
Decreased or poor judgment.
Withdrawal from work or social activities.
Changes in mood or personality.
For more detailed information on these warning signs, please download the
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
.
Memory Loss is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Other Types of Dementia
Although Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, there are many other types of dementia. Learn more about the most common types of dementia.
Learn about common types of dementia, signs and symptoms, and risk factors.
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# Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
## Key points
- Memory often changes as people get older. But Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.
- Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease to look out for, for yourself and loved ones.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the disease and allow an individual and their loved ones to plan for the future.

## What to look out for
Memory often changes as people grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging.
- Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does.
- For other people, friends and family may see changes first.
If you notice changes in yourself or a loved one, it is important to see a doctor. Early diagnosis gives people a chance to identify the cause of these changes, which could be reversable in some cases. If it is Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia, you can start treatment early, when it is most effective in slowing down the disease.
### 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
People with one or more of these 10 warning signs should see a doctor to find the cause.
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure.
4. Confusion with time or place.
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relations.
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.
7. Misplacing things and not being able to retrace steps.
8. Decreased or poor judgment.
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.
10. Changes in mood or personality.
For more detailed information on these warning signs, please download the [10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's](https://www.cdc.gov/alzheimers-dementia/media/pdfs/2024/05/10-Warning-Signs-HBI-Road-Map-508.pdf).
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| Readable Markdown | - Memory often changes as people get older. But Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.
- Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease to look out for, for yourself and loved ones.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the disease and allow an individual and their loved ones to plan for the future.

## What to look out for
Memory often changes as people grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging.
- Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does.
- For other people, friends and family may see changes first.
If you notice changes in yourself or a loved one, it is important to see a doctor. Early diagnosis gives people a chance to identify the cause of these changes, which could be reversable in some cases. If it is Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia, you can start treatment early, when it is most effective in slowing down the disease.
### 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
People with one or more of these 10 warning signs should see a doctor to find the cause.
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure.
4. Confusion with time or place.
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relations.
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.
7. Misplacing things and not being able to retrace steps.
8. Decreased or poor judgment.
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.
10. Changes in mood or personality.
For more detailed information on these warning signs, please download the [10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's](https://www.cdc.gov/alzheimers-dementia/media/pdfs/2024/05/10-Warning-Signs-HBI-Road-Map-508.pdf).
[Memory Loss is Not a Normal Part of Aging](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhT58SSQQrA)
## Other Types of Dementia
Although Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, there are many other types of dementia. Learn more about the most common types of dementia.
Learn about common types of dementia, signs and symptoms, and risk factors.
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