Early warning signs of dementia
Memory Changes:- Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information, such as appointments or familiar faces.
Difficulty with Familiar Tasks:- Forgetting how to do routine tasks, like preparing meals or getting dressed, that were previously easy.
Language and Communication Changes:- Forgetting simple words or substituting words that don't fit into conversations, making it hard to understand.
Disorientation:- Having trouble knowing what day it is, getting lost in familiar places, or not remembering how you got there.
Impaired Judgment:- Not recognizing health and safety risks, such as ignoring medical problems or wearing inappropriate clothing.
Problems with Abstract Thinking:- Struggling to understand numbers and symbols, like managing finances or balancing checkbooks.
Misplacing Items:- Losing items often, like keys or glasses, and struggling to recall where they were last seen.
Mood Changes:- Experiencing rapid mood swings, becoming easily agitated, or showing signs of depression and anxiety.
Personality Changes:- Becoming withdrawn, suspicious, or showing significant changes in personality or behavior.
Loss of Initiative:- Losing interest in activities, hobbies, or social interactions that were once important.
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