4.  Daily Tasks Become Impossible

We all can get distracted and forget to do something simple, such as calling a friend or adding an item to the grocery list. However, someone with Alzheimer’s disease will start to find carrying out regular tasks, like grocery shopping, challenging.

As the disease progresses, daily routine tasks requiring critical thinking may become more challenging. It can start with demanding tasks being impossible, like planning a holiday dinner or creating a budget, to easy tasks, such as grocery shopping, becoming impossible.

You’ll notice that your loved one has trouble performing tasks that you consider simple and obvious. They may also start to shun these tasks altogether because they have become so challenging. You may notice spoilt food in the refrigerator because your loved one is unable to navigate the grocery store or create a grocery list, or they have forgotten how to prepare their usual meals.

These signs may seem like small slip-ups at first but will become more concerning and obvious with time.