The early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, according to The Alzheimer's Association, include:

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• Memory loss that disrupts daily life
• Challenges in planning or solving problems
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks or activities
• Confusion with time or place
• Having trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
• Problems with words in speaking or writing
• Misplacing items and losing the ability to retrace steps
• A decreased or poor judgment
• Withdrawal from work or social life
• Noticeable changes in mood and personality

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