Signs of Dementia
Signs of dementia
Memory loss which disrupts daily life
Challenges in planning or problem solving
Difficulty completing familiar tasks/like setting the table
Confusion or disorientation with time or place-getting lost in a familiar place
Trouble understanding visual images or special relationships
New problems with words in speaking & writing
Misplacing things or losing the ability to replace steps
Decreased or poor judgment
Withdraw from work or social activities
Changes in mood or personality which may include mood swings, anxiety, fear or paranoia
Repetitive Behaviors or behaviors that are out of character for that person/swearing, loss of inhibitions
In later stages…..
Anger, agitation, verbal or physical outbursts, sleep disturbances, delusional thinking, hallucinations, may not recognize loved ones, or even themselves.