Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Senior Moments May Be Signs of... Uh, What Again?

The AP reports on a new study done by the National Institute on Aging, that those harmless bouts of forgetfulness, Senior Moments, may actually signs of incipient or mild forms of Alzheimer's Disease. Take a look at the graphic below to see which symptoms you've been experiencing or perhaps an older parent:

Photo Courtesy of the AP

The rapid mood swings is a pretty big sign that something may be wrong.

I've posted an episode that happened with my father dealing with tying shoelaces, and my brother has posted a similar episode dealing with using a key card. Our dad really isn't that old, only 62 this year, but as time goes by, it's something of which we're becoming more aware.

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