10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers are looking for subtle tell-tale clues and tests to catch the disease earlier. Don’t panic — but watch for these early signs of Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s disease seems to build up over 10 to 20 years before symptoms appear. In theory, this gives you time to catch the earliest signs and do everything possible to prepare for the disease or slow its progress. Any significant change in a person’s usual behavior or abilities could give you reason for concern.

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Researchers are looking for subtle tell-tale clues and tests to catch the disease earlier. Don’t panic — but watch for these early signs of Alzheimer’s:

Oversleeping

Middle-aged people who gradually begin to sleep nine hours or more a night over time — on average, 13 years — are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Lingering in bed may be a symptom, rather than a cause, however.

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