What is the most common early sign of dementia?
Common early symptoms of dementia
- memory loss.
- difficulty concentrating.
- finding it hard to carry out familiar daily tasks, such as getting confused over the correct change when shopping.
- struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word.
- being confused about time and place.
- mood changes.
What are the signs of early set of dementia?
What are the symptoms of younger onset dementia?
- memory loss that interferes with daily life.
- confusion.
- difficulty performing familiar tasks.
- repetitive behaviour.
- withdrawing from friends and family.
- losing the ability to think clearly or make judgements.
- language problems.
- changes to behaviour.
What are the 12 risk factors for dementia?
The 12 risk factors are:
- Early life: Less education – higher and longer lasting education is proven in improve cognitive performance.
- Mid-life: Hearing loss. Hypertension. Obesity. Excessive alcohol intake. Head injury.
- Later life (65+): Smoking. Depression. Social isolation. Physical inactivity. Diabetes. Air pollution.
Can I test myself for dementia?
A new study finds that a simple, self-administered test developed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and College of Public Health can identify the early, subtle signs of dementia sooner than the most commonly used office-based standard cognitive test.
How early can dementia start?
Alzheimer disease commonly affects older people, but early-onset Alzheimer disease can affect people in their 30s or 40s. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Although there is no known cure, early diagnosis and treatment can lead to better quality of life.
What vitamins help prevent dementia?
Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid: Being deficient in both Vitamin B12 and folic acid is common in those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Taken together, these two supplements can help lower the levels of an amino acid in the blood that is often linked to dementia.
How do we prevent dementia?
This means you can help reduce your risk of dementia by:
- eating a healthy, balanced diet.
- maintaining a healthy weight.
- exercising regularly.
- keeping alcohol within recommended limits.
- stopping smoking.
- keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level.