Major Alzheimer's Disease Warning Signs

Extreme Mood Swings

Patients with Alzheimer's disease may experience extreme mood swings without any external triggers. Their loved ones may also notice they've begun exhibiting significant personality changes. During normal activities, a patient might suddenly become confused about their surroundings or the others with them. They may also be suspicious of others, withdrawn, frightened, or generally anxious. Some patients might lash out in anger over seemingly harmless things, or they might lash out when there's no trigger at all.

It's common for Alzheimer's disease patients to get upset more easily in common environments, but the upset is especially pronounced in unfamiliar places. As individuals get older, it's natural to develop specific habits and routines and to become irritated when they're disrupted. However, wild mood swings and personality changes that don't have external prompting are a sign of a neurochemical issue. They should be evaluated by a doctor.

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