Dementia; Signs and Symptoms to Recognize

 

 

Dementia' or dementia is a disease that adversely affects various functions of the brain. Dementia is a condition in which daily activities are disrupted due to the inability to remember, think, and make decisions. Dementia generally affects the elderly. Let's see what are the important signs and symptoms of dementia.

Memory loss or forgetfulness, difficulty thinking, saying things incoherently, behaving without a sense of time and place, not being able to pay attention to anything, communication problems, language problems, decreased ability to make decisions, forgetting familiar surroundings, forgetting the names of close family members, fading old memories, not being able to do anything independently, violent behavior, and decreased sleep may be seen in dementia sufferers.

There are many types of dementia. These include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, fronto-temporal dementia, and mixed dementia. Symptoms may vary depending on the disease. In addition to controlling the factors that contribute to the severity of the disease, lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of dementia. Avoiding alcohol, increasing social interaction, increasing communication, healthy eating habits, and exercise can all help reduce the risk of the disease.