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Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, covers 21 signs that families sometimes assume are “normal aging,” but in fact are usually signs of a brain health disorder. #aging #brain #paranoia #memoryloss
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0:00 Signs that could be early Alzheimer’s
0:26 When it’s useful to check for these symptoms
1:55 For more help with these signs
2:18 What to ask yourself when checking for these signs
2:43 Behaviors that are not normal aging
6:47 The AD-8 Informant Signs for possible Alzheimer’s
7:31 More signs and behaviors that can be signs of a brain health disorder
13:59 Is it depression, anxiety, or something more?
15:02 How to use this list of signs
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Learn proven ways to manage common health problems that affect older adults on Dr. Kernisan’s website, podcast, and now on YouTube.
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