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How to Detect the Signs Of Alzheimer's in Your Parents. Though it is normal to forget
things as we age, it pays to be aware of memory problems that may indicate Alzheimer's. You
will need Close attention Patience Thick skin and internet or telephone access (optional).
Step 1. Note short-term memory lapses in your parents, such as confusion about where they
are or when they arrived somewhere. Step 2. Notice if parents struggle with organizing
information or keeping numbers straight. Step 3. Take note of complaints about vision problems,
which can indicate impaired cognitive functioning. The Alzheimer’s Association is a key information
resource for overwhelmed families and individuals. Step 4. Notice when parents get lost in a
conversation or repeat themselves moments after telling you something. Step 5. Watch
for shoes in the refrigerator or books planted in a garden as a parent become less able to
match objects with their proper location or function. In the early stages, an individual
may successfully avoid conversations or joke when they make mistakes. Step 6. Notice if
your parent grows increasingly careless about grooming, or withdraws from activities, sports,
shopping trips, or hobbies. Step 7. Observe mood swings and shifts in personality. Notice
if parents become annoyed and perplexed when routines are disrupted. Did you know Current
research estimates nearly 500,000 people in the United States under the age of 65 have
Alzheimer's.