Dementia is an overall term for diseases and conditions characterized by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common kind of Dementia.
What are the signs of dementia?
A certain level of cognitive and physical decline is simply part of aging, but Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases destroy parts of our brain and nervous systems in ways that are not natural. Symptoms often start out subtle, but can quickly become debilitating.
Early signs of dementia can include:
- Short-term memory loss
- Difficulty keeping track of a purse or wallet
- Struggling with previous routine tasks like paying bills or preparing meals
- Forgetting dates and appointments
- Difficulties navigating
Brain Breakthroughs
Your brain is what makes you, you. It defines how you think, how you feel and how you function. When something goes wrong with your brain, it shatters your sense of being, and ripples out to family and friends.
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