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
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
What are the 7 stages of dementia? - Elder For those living with early, undiagnosed dementia, this may mean forgetting things you’ve been told recently, or losing items like keys or medication around the home At this stage, it’s usually difficult to tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and early dementia as the differences are very subtle
Do I have dementia? - Alzheimers Society How will I know if I have dementia? Dementia is a medical condition, so it’s not something you can diagnose yourself, unless you have specialist skills and knowledge The most important thing to know, if you’re having problems with your memory or thinking, is when to see your GP