Common symptoms of dementia.
Each person experiences dementia in their own way. But, there are some common early signs and symptoms:
- Memory loss – problems recalling things that happened recently.
- Difficulty concentrating, planning or organising – struggling to make decisions, solve problems or follow a series of steps (such as cooking a meal).
- Problems with language and communication – difficulties following a conversation or finding the right word for something.
- Misunderstanding what’s being seen – problems judging distances or perceiving the edges of objects, and misinterpreting patterns or reflections.
- Being confused about time or place – losing track of the time or date, or becoming confused about where you are.
- Mood changes or difficulty controlling emotions – becoming unusually anxious, irritable, sad or frightened, losing interest in things, or experiencing personality changes.
Are you worried about dementia? Use our full symptoms checklist to help discuss your concerns with a health professional.
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