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Alzheimer’s Home Testing Manual Now Available Online
By
Jim Erskine
If you’re concerned about the condition of an older family member or loved one,
you are likely asking yourself: “I know there's something wrong. Could it be
Alzheimer’s?”
You aren't alone. Many folks share these "silent" fears and concerns about loved
ones who show signs of memory lapses or have difficulty performing routine
tasks. They fear Alzheimer's Disease -- a terrible, progressive brain disorder
that slowly strips away one's mental and physical capabilities.
A new manual, "How to Tell if Someone You Love May Have Alzheimer's", details
exactly what early symptoms and warning signs to look for, and provides simple
home tests that can indicate potential Alzheimer's problems. The manual is
available online, free of charge, at www.alztest.com.
Is there really a way to "predict" who will get Alzheimer's?
In most cases, early warning signs (also known as "markers") give clear
indication that problems are brewing that may indicate Alzheimer's. Often, these
warning signs can be seen years before clinical symptoms appear. These include:
1) Loss of the sense of smell: A loss of ability to distinguish or recognize
odors can take place up to two years before memory loss is noticed. This loss is
due to damage to nerves in the olfactory area of the brain, which controls the
sense of smell.
2) Visual / Spatial Impairment: Because of insufficient blood supply and nerve
damage to the occipital area of the brain, another early marker is difficulty
comprehending visual information. This shows up in an inability to follow and
recall visual directions, or in copying or drawing.
3) Loss of hearing: A study at the University of South Florida revealed that 49
out of 52 patients had a significant hearing loss. Most individuals affected by
this are unaware of their hearing loss.
4) Abnormal Fingerprint Patterns: One unusual type of fingerprint pattern is
found in over 75% of all Alzheimer's patients, suggesting that there is a
genetic predisposition for developing this disease or other dementia.
5) Depression: Approximately 50% of all Alzheimer's patients suffer from
abnormal bouts of depression, well before other personality changes are
noticeable.
A series of simple home tests provided in the manual can help determine if there
are potential problems that may require professional intervention. For more
information, the complete text of the manual, "How to Tell if Someone You Love
May Have Alzheimer's", may be seen at
http://www.alztest.com.
Jim Erskine is the author of 12 books and lives on a 12 acre homestead in the
hills of Kentucky. Visit him at
http://www.alztest.com
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