Symptoms of dementia - NHS As dementia progresses, memory loss and difficulties with communication often become severe In the later stages, the person is likely to neglect their own health, and require constant care and attention
Early-stage signs and symptoms of dementia - Alzheimers Society Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of thought, language or perception What happens in the early stage of dementia? Dementia affects everyone differently and the first signs of dementia are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice
What are the early signs of dementia and when should you worry? As a clinician who treats people living with dementia, I’m often asked about whether dementia has any tell-tale signs, and what to do if you’re worried Coming together for the festive season can help you notice symptoms in loved ones you may not have seen for a while
The signs and symptoms of dementia - Dementia UK Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses explain the signs and symptoms to be aware of Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that affect the brain There are many different types, subtypes and causes It is a progressive condition, which means the symptoms always get worse over time
Dementia symptoms and diagnosis - Bupa UK From time to time, you may forget someone’s name, or why you went into a room This doesn’t mean you have dementia But if someone is increasingly forgetful, has difficulty managing, or doesn’t seem to be the person they were, these can be early signs of dementia The four main types of dementia have different early symptoms
How to spot dementia early and reduce your risk by half According to Alzheimer’s Disease International’s 2024 World Alzheimer’s Report, 65 per cent of health and care professionals believe dementia is a normal part of ageing and 80 per cent of the public do too (up from 66 per cent five years ago) But it’s not
Dementia diagnosis | Age UK Getting diagnosed with dementia can help you make changes to help you live as well as possible and make plans for the future Here is how dementia is usually diagnosed: Talk to your doctor about symptoms Your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and how they're affecting your daily life