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Do we not agree that Alzheimer's Disease is a condition that strikes a majority of families in America today? Any researcher, in fact, would be hard-pressed to find a family not affected by Alzheimer's Disease.

Until very recently, even early diagnosis made no difference, except in maybe the comfort level of some patients who could afford it. Alzheimer's Disease raged through the minds and lives of it's victims.

Fortunately, as is so often the case, medicine has been evolving at an exponentially faster rate than the disease itself. Now, early diagnosis, combined with the many far-reaching technological advances in medicine, there is a chance to at least manage many aspects of the disease.

You'll want to look at yourself, as well as any family members you're concerned about. Some of the early warning signs you may notice would be:

* Not being able to do normal things like balance a check book, write a check
* Difficulty remembering names
* Asking the same things often
* Leaving the stove on (same with coffee pot).
* Forgetting parts of their daily/normal routine
* Getting confused easily and becoming irritated because they are confused

"These were the first things l noticed with my dad. He didn't think anything was wrong with him. l finally had to have him live with me as this progressed. There are 7 stages and he is in the later part of 6. Doesn't remember 3 minutes ago. There's a site on the internet that l went to and read info. Every one is different with this disease. Hope this helps a little."-One contributor writes.

"Those are just some signs I've recognized in my own family because both of grandmothers suffer from it."-Adds another contributor to our research.

It reminds us all that if someone suggests maybe you need help, you might want to visit your doctor, at least alone, and tell them the whole situation...
...EVEN IF YOU DON'T NOTICE IT YOURSELF!

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