Symptoms specific to Alzheimers disease
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. The common symptoms of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia can include;
- Increasing difficulties with tasks and activities that require organisation and planning
- Memory loss - especially problems with memory for recent events. This includes forgetting messages, remembering routes or names
- Asking questions repetitively
- Becoming confused in unfamiliar environments
- Difficulty with numbers and/or handling money in shops
- Difficulty finding the right words
- Depression and changes in personality and mood
Early symptoms of dementia are known as cognitive impairment, they are often mild and may get worse over time but only very gradually. This means that you may not even notice the changes happening. It may be a loved one that picks up on the signs firsts.
With dementia, the brain becomes more damaged over time and so it begins to work less. The symptoms of dementia tend to change and become more serve over time.
It is very important that you speak with GP as soon as possible. As soon as you notice anything a little bit strange, make an appointment.
If you are worried about memory loss, then do get some help. The quicker a GP knows about this the quicker they can act and the quicker you can receive support.
The speed at which symptoms get worse and the way symptoms develop really depends on what is causing the symptoms and also overall health. This means that the symptoms and experience can greatly differ from person to person.
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