- language disorders ( difficulty finding words, saying one word for another);
- problems with spatial orientation (no longer knowing how to read a map, getting lost in a roundabout);
- or even personality changes (apathy, depression, withdrawal).
“It’s important to consult a doctor, because other causes can mimic Alzheimer’s,” insists the specialist, who lists depression, medication side effects, thyroid disorders, and vitamin B deficiencies. This message is all the more important because “some of these causes are reversible.”
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