Dementia occurs when there is problem in the working of brain. Brain being the most important part of human organism, dementia is a disease to be careful of. A person affected with dementia will have problems with language, memory, behavior and emotions. Research shows that people beyond 65 years of age are more prone to dementia.
Symptoms of Dementia
1. The first symptom of dementia is usually loss of short-term memory. In the early stages of dementia, the person shows signs of forgetfulness. They may misplace or forget what they were doing. . There is partial lapse of memory.
2. Concentration level is drastically affected. They might not be able to sit for one work at a go.
3. Dementia patients exhibit psychological problems like irritation, depression. Mood swings alternating with brief periods of anger or rage is a common symptom. There may be behavior disorders like sudden Paranoia and suspiciousness
4. There might be problem in relating ideas, activities.
5. Forgetting names, not able to find correct word, improper sentence making. Slurred speech is undoubtedly a definite symptom.
6. Difficulty in performing familiar tasks like Driving, cooking a meal, household chores, managing personal finances
7. Loss of bladder or bowel control
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