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Signs of Dementia
From Administation on the Aging
Signs of dementia can vary from one person to another. Frequently they include:
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Increasing levels of forgetfulness.
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An inability to carry out simple tasks.
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Difficulty in remembering words or in forming coherent sentences.
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Confusion, hallucinations, or paranoia.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain. It is the most common form of dementia. Profound changes in personality and mental functioning are not unusual. Caring for someone with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia can be very difficult. Often, our relationships are changed significantly by this.
If dementia is suspected, consult a physician familiar with Alzheimers disease as soon as possible. Sometimes medications, underlying illness such as strokes, depression, or other conditions, mimic dementia. When this is the case, problems can be corrected, improved, or controlled.
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