Some more subtle personality changes are often brushed off
Dementia is a condition that has affected millions of people and their families across the UK, with 900,000 people currently living with it. A decline in cognitive function, including problems with speaking and remembering, are among the most well-known symptoms of the disease.
“The GP can also carry out an in-surgery cognitive assessment. If they find anything or feel that further assessment is necessary, they can refer [the person] to a memory clinic, where more detailed testing, including MRI can be undertaken.” Increased irritability People with dementia can have a short temper and start snapping at others, as well as getting easily annoyed. The charity says that aggressive behaviour can be physical - such as hitting and throwing things, and/or verbal, such as bad language and making threats.
These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals in the brain whose changes, in turn, can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behaviour, and mood. This type of dementia is characterised by hallucinations. Feeling disorientated Another red flag sign of dementia is when someone shows signs of disorientation surrounding people, places or time.
Quitting smoking, losing weight and getting more social interaction can also help to stave off the life-altering syndrome.
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