People have been warned about an obscure sign of Alzheimer’s disease they may notice when driving. Many families around the UK have been affected by a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and it has been in the headlines following the news that Fiona Phillips has been diagnosed with the early onset of the disease.
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common types of dementia and the earlier it is diagnosed the better the options for the patient are. There are some signs which are to be expected and others that may be surprising, as reported by The Mirror.
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. For people getting behind the wheel of a car, a symptom of the disease is them having difficulty remembering the way to a familiar location.
