dementia

[grandmacath]

can anyone describe five common signs and symptons of a dementia? i think i have got them but would like a second opinion ,also what mental function tends to become affected later in the progression of dementia ? thank you

[*Princess*]

Some symptoms:

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.

Misplacing things. People who have dementia may put things in the wrong places. They might put an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch 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.

Hope this helps!

[grandmacath]

thank you princess for your answer it has been very helpfull i had only got 4 of them i have now finished the first part of my course another 4 togo may be back soon thanks once again