The warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease as Fiona Phillips reveals heartbreaking diagnosis aged just 62

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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. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. 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.