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The warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease as Fiona Phillips reveals heartbreaking diagnosis aged just 62
05.07.2023 - 07:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Journalist and TV presenter Fiona Phillips has revealed her heartbreaking diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease aged just 62.
The former GMTV presenter and Mirror columnist started suffering with brain fog and anxiety before being diagnosed with the condition 18 months ago.
"This disease has ravaged my family and now it has come for me," she said. She lost both her mother and father to the cruel disease along with her grandparents and uncle who also received the diagnosis, reports the Mirror.
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Many of the symptoms could be put down to factors such as menopause, depression or stress. But what are the signs that you, or someone you know, may in fact be suffering from Alzheimer’s?
Memory loss
Memory loss is one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s and can include forgetting important dates, names, places or events. Sufferers may also ask the same questions repeatedly, forgetting they have just received an answer, or retell stories.
Poor judgement
Alzheimer's also affects people’s judgement and decision-making ability. This could manifest as bad financial decisions, poor hygiene or socially inappropriate actions. The disease can hinder people’s ability to plan, or follow directions which can lead to hasty decisions.
Misplacing things
This is one of the most frustrating symptoms for many sufferers as they might often put items in strange places. Unable to retrace their steps in order to find it again, it can make things very tricky and this can result in outbursts as they grow confused and suspicious of others.
Changes in mood
People who have Alzheimer’s may suffer from anxiety or mood changes, and become agitated or upset in
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