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Old 06-24-2014, 12:45 PM
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You know how loss of smell can be an early sign of Alzheimer's but not all "loss of smell" indicates a person will develop Alzheimer's. Forgetfulness and confusion can be an early sign but it doesn't always mean the person has Alzheimer's. One symptom by itself doesn't mean that much but if they can put many symptoms together, it might be more meaningful.

How about personality traits? I've known people who get upset or even angry if you cause them to think about something they are not accustomed to thinking about. It's as if "thinking hurts" and they get mad at you if you make them do it.

Could this be an early sign of Alzheimer's?
I wonder why you would ask this question to people who are not specialists in this field. Anyone, including me, hazarding an opinion would not contribute to overall knowledge of this subject, and you've addressed the question to everyone, not health professionals.
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