10 warning signs

A memory problem NOT caused by alcohol abuse or head injury, and that worsens over time.
Language Problems. Difficulty naming objects, finding the right word to use in a sentence.
Zips and Buttons are difficult to fasten. People with Alzheimer's find it hard to dress themselves.
Hygiene. Those with Alzheimer's may not care about how they look and may not want to bath.
Extreme mood swings. A change in mood for no reason – like being calm then suddenly scared or angry and aggressive, within minutes.
Impaired judgement. Strange behaviour – like wearing underclothes over top clothes or taking clothes off in public.
Many people with Alzheimer's get lost in familiar places such as their own neighbourhood.
Even recognition of their own family and friends becomes difficult.
Recalls memories of childhood at times, but cannot remember anything that happened the same day.
Suspicious of other people and may accuse them of stealing or hiding things.