signs of dementia
“As we get older, we always start forgetting something—that’s normal,” says Tomi Mitchell. We lose our keys or forget a friend’s birthday. But For people with dementia, memory loss is much more serious. Also, there may be problems with speech, thinking and judging. For example, people with dementia may find it difficult to carry out daily activities or even forget who they are.
Three things that are often forgotten people with dementia:
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recent events;
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the names of people they know well;
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familiar places that they constantly visit.
Many people with dementia also experience it difficulties with assimilating new information and understanding abstract concepts, Mitchell says. “As the disease progresses, people with dementia may become increasingly withdrawn and eventually lose the ability to fully speak or communicate.
Doctors call other symptoms of dementia confusion, agitation and aggression, vision problems, changes in behavior that have appeared suddenly.
How is dementia different from Alzheimer’s disease?
Both are degenerative brain diseases, but there are differences between them. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. This disease affects areas of the brain responsible for memory and speech. Moreover, Alzheimer’s usually progresses more slowlycompared to other types of dementia. It usually develops in people over the age of 65, while other forms of dementia can affect people of all ages.
