What Are The Early Signs of Developing Dementia?
Dementia isn’t a disease itself, but rather a range of symptoms which culminates into something like Alzheimer’s. It can be heart-breaking seeing your loved ones display common problems associated with Dementia, and early action could be essential for both short and long-term care. Here, we have taken a look at some of the key symptoms, and how they’re likely to affect people suffering with Dementia related issues.
What Are The Very Early Signs of Dementia?
Memory Loss
Basic memory will become hard to maintain, so much so, that when symptoms worsen, people suffering with some form of Dementia may even forget things that took place mere minutes earlier. In fact, lots of information they could have rolled off their tongue over the years will be hard to remember. This can be devastating, simply because this may well include names and treasured memories such as weddings.
Getting Confused
Someone with Dementia may also find it hard to comprehend time and their surroundings. As a result, they could become quite distressed, which is exactly why permanent care is often essential when symptoms really take effect. Confusion may be a regular feature or something which only comes about sporadically, but either way, it will be clear when they’re struggling to remain mentally stable.
Struggling To Hold A Conversation
The person you once knew may come across completely different, something which is largely attributed to likely mental health problems. If you discover someone displaying frequent mood swings and depression, then this could be a sign of early dementia. Such changes can be quite drastic, where even the most withdrawn people could suddenly adopt a far more out-going personality.
Frequent Mood Changes
Communication is a fundamental aspect behind everyday life. When Dementia starts to take a stranglehold, the affected person will struggle to hold even basic conversations, often failing to find the right words to use. This can become a serious issue if they’re trying to explain something serious which needs to be addressed immediately. Such occurrences can be intense, but with the right home care Dementia support, people should still be able to overcome critical challenges each day without too much commotion.
What Are The 3 Most Common Types of Dementia?
Alzheimer’s Disease
Basically put, Alzheimer’s is a condition which significantly reduces your brain’s capacity to function correctly. Over time, brain cells will shrink and eventually die out. As a result, people who develop Alzheimer’s won’t be able to think clearly or with the conviction needed to navigate each day.
Vascular
This will take effect when the blood flow to your brain has significantly reduced. Affected people will become confused more frequently and display regular mood swings. One of the most common causes for Vascular Dementia would be some form of stroke.
Lewy Body
In this case, large clumps of protein will build up around the brain, causing you to relinquish memory, movement and general thinking skills.
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