Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders may include:
- Memory loss that affects job skills
- Difficulty performing familiar tasks
- Problems with language
- Disorientation to time and place
- Poor or decreased judgment
- Problems with abstract thinking
- Misplacing things
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Changes in personality
- Loss of initiative
However, because these symptoms are not specific to Alzheimer's and related disorders, it is important to see a healthcare professional to determine the cause.