The common signs of Dementia
Dementia causes many problems for PWP and their loved ones. Many of the problems are due to loss of memory. Here are some of the common signs of dementia according to the American Academy of Family Physicians: (Note: not everyone with dementia will have all of these signs.)
Recent memory loss. All of us forget things for a while and then remember them later. People with dementia often forget things, but they never remember them. They might ask you the same question over and over, each time forgetting that you already answered that question. They won't even remember that they already asked the question.
Difficulty performing familiar tasks. People who have dementia might cook a meal but forget to serve it. They might even forget that they cooked it.
Problems with language. People who have dementia may forget simple words or use the wrong words. This makes it hard to understand what they want. Time and place disorientation. People who have dementia may get lost on their own street. They may forget how they got to a certain place and how to get back home.
Poor judgment. Even a person who doesn't have dementia might get distracted and forget to watch a child closely for a little while. People who have dementia, however, might forget all about the child and just leave the house for the day.
Problems with abstract thinking.Misplacing things. People who have dementia may put things in the wrong places. They might put an iron in the freezer or a wrist- watch in the sugar bowl. Then they can't find these things later.
Changes in mood. Everyone is moody at times, but people with dementia may have fast mood swings, going from calm to tears to anger in a few minutes.
Personality changes. People who have dementia may have drastic changes in personality. They might become irritable, suspicious or fearful.
Loss of initiative. People who have dementia may become passive. They might not want to go places or see other people. {\urtf1\ansi\ansicpg0\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fmodern\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs20 The common signs of dementia\par \par Dementia causes many problems for PWP and their loved ones. Many of the problems are due to loss of memory. Here are some of the common signs of dementia according to the American Academy of Family Physicians: (Note: not everyone with dementia will have all of these signs.)\par \par Recent memory loss. All of us forget things for a while and then remember them later. People with dementia often forget things, but they never remember them. They might ask you the same question over and over, each time forgetting that you already answered that question. They won't even remember that
