Posted on September 28, 2007.
Anyone who copes with the cognitive impairments and brain fogginess that often accompanies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome understandably often also worries about whether or not there is something more seriously wrong with his or her mind than just being one more symptom of frustrating chronic illness. The fear of “something more seriously wrong” often leads to worries about Alzheimer’s Disease.
Foolproof early-warning-signs diagnostic answers aren’t available yet, but, in Alzheimer’s Disease Warning Signs, MedicineNet.com explains the warning signs and discusses the differences between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
An article on the Elder Options of Texas Web site not only covers the weight loss that can accompany the onset of Alheimer’s Disease, it also discusses the difference between Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which is increasingly being used to describe a syndrome of memory impairment that does not significantly impact daily activities and is not accompanied by declines in overall cognitive function, and the memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.
The American Psychological Association (APA) cites information (PDF format) that recent meta-analysis (studies considered together) that are providing clues that should lead to better Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis methods.
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