Only a third of people report symptoms of dementia to their doctors within the first month of noticing them, experts say. Many remain silent because they are not sure if their symptoms are due to dementia or simply age-related changes.
In fact, some people even admit that they actively avoid seeking a diagnosis for fear of its effects. He Mirror collects in a report what are some of the early signs that can lead to an accurate diagnosis.
Dementia is a term used for a series of neurological conditions that cause loss of cognitive functionssuch as thinking, reasoning and memory, which often leads to changes in behavior and personality.
Recognizing the disease early is essential to ensure that the affected person receives the support and care they need. However, try differentiate these symptoms of normal aging can be difficult.
Early signs of dementia include difficulty following conversations, difficulty concentrating, and moments of forgetfulness. All of these symptoms are ruled out as signs of aging and are considered an attribute of hearing loss or simple lack of memory.
The seven early symptoms
- Difficulty following a conversation.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Memory leak.
- Hearing loss.
- Forgot.
- Mood swings.
- Difficulty moving.
Signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia
- Poor judgment and decision making.
- Inability to manage a budget.
- Losing track of the date or season.
- Difficulty maintaining a conversation.
- Losing things and not being able to retrace steps to find them.
Signs of simple aging
- Make a bad decision from time to time.
- Forgetting to make a monthly payment.
- Forget what day it is and remember it later.
- Forget what word to use.
- Lose things from time to time.
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