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Alzheimer’s
Disease

The only top 10
cause of death
that can’t be
prevented, cured
or even slowed.

More than 5.7 million

Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050,
this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million. If you
have concerns about a loved one – or even yourself, watch
for these 10 early signs and symptoms:

Struggles with Changes in mood Confusion with Memory loss that Poor judgment or
speaking or writing and personality time or place disrupts daily life decision-making

Losing or Vision trouble, Difficulty Withdrawal from Challenges in
misplacing items including judging completing work or social concentrating or
routine tasks activities solving problems
distances

Early diagnosis offers many medical, emotional and financial benefits. Contact the
Summa Health Senior Health Center at 888.470.2420 or visit summahealth.org/seniors
to find out more.

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