Identifying the Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care  |  August 20, 2024

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s? Millions of people worldwide have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. While some have been diagnosed with this disease, others are dealing with their loved one’s diagnosis. 

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection

An estimated 33% of diagnosed adults are aware that they have the disease. As a result, various organizations are working to increase that number.

However, until recently, the focus of Alzheimer’s education was always on research to find a cure. As a result, early detection is receiving more attention than ever. Many tests are now conducted on how the brain starts to change years before any severe symptoms occur.

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Diagnosis

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be difficult for everyone involved. That’s why early detection can make a difference in one’s life. Seniors who get an early diagnosis can participate in clinical trials. Furthermore, an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can give seniors and their families time to prepare for the future and find a suitable care solution.

For this reason, here are eight early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s to look out for.

Eight Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

#1. Forgetfulness:

Constant forgetfulness of information such as important dates and events.

#2. Unwilling to Plan:

Trouble managing personal finances and unwillingness to plan for future events.

#3. Local Navigation Trouble:

Getting lost while driving on familiar roads.

#4. Loss of Interest:

Uninterested in their favourite pastimes and hobbies.

#5. Confusion:

Having poor judgment and cannot easily follow a conversation.

#6. Spatial Awareness:

Inability to judge distance and space.

#7. Missing Time and Items:

Losing track of time, sleep problems, and misplacing items.

#8. Mental Health Changes:

Increased anxiety or feelings of depression are also common signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

In short, if you are worried that your loved one might develop Alzheimer’s, these are the early symptoms you should look out for and pay attention to.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a wider range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. 

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like, Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.

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