"Signs, Signs"...What are the signs

Just putting this out here, I love music, all music, all genres and I relate many events in life to songs. So I as I write here I will add in songs sometimes, they are not everyone's taste and guess what? It's ok, I am confident and that is not everyone's cup of tea, but I am the girl who gets "sheet" done.

Since I will get through the beginning to help you along of the start of your journey, the what I did, and what you can do better. Keep in mind prior to the admission from him that he is now aware something is wrong, he was a an annual Dr. visit guy, healthy, physically a specimen looked 45 at 58. Rob never had high blood pressure , high cholesterol, never over indulged in sweets, not a drinker or smoker. We had his blood sugar (88) and A1C (4.5) tested and all numbers were right on. Rob's family had a history of colon cancer so he did have two colonoscopy's between 40-58. We will address his last one and what happened later in my posts. But all of them were normal, no issues. In spring of 2022 we went to his primary doctor and he ran a full blood panel in which we noticed his TSH was off. The DX he was given was hypothyroid, stress and anxiety and they prescribed him anxiety medicine in the form of Xanax (as needed). They also put him on Thyroid medicine right away and that cleared up some morning fog. Keep in mind his is on 25mcg of Synthroid, not a big dose and it leveled him up right away. Unfortunately the thyroid was not what was causing the confusion and word loss, so I pushed for more 2 months later as he became more irrational and irritable. We went back to primary and he ran an MMSE (Mini Mental State Exam) he did not score well and we were referred to a neurologist. Guess how long you wait for Neuro? 6-8 months here in Florida. So check your insurance see who you can go to in network, see if you need a referral, and than please read the google reviews, or find local referrals from friends, anon group posts on Facebook or your Primary Care.

Signs of Early Alzheimer's

Early Alzheimer's disease can manifest in various ways. Here are some common signs to watch for:

• Memory Loss: Frequent forgetfulness, particularly of recent events or conversations.

• Difficulty with Familiar Tasks: Struggling to complete daily tasks that were once easy.

• Language Problems: Difficulty finding the right words or following conversations.

• Disorientation: Confusion about time or place, often losing track of dates or seasons.

• Poor Judgment: Making uncharacteristic decisions, particularly regarding finances or personal care.

• Withdrawal from Social Activities: Avoiding social engagements or hobbies that were previously enjoyable.

• Changes in Mood and Personality: Increased anxiety, depression, or mood swings.

• Difficulty with Spatial Relationships: Trouble judging distances or determining color contrasts.

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation. DEMAND MORE for your loved one, you know your person best, don't except answers that science is not backing.

Looking back what would I do differently? I would have stopped rushing to find an answer for a minute and I would have invested in life insurance, long term care insurance, and started applying to get him covered in case this was more that stress and anxiety. So if you are just seeing signs, take actions to cover your family if you can, with a diagnosis you will not get your loved one approved for ANYTHING, and you could lose your car insurance.

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