EARLY SIGNS OF DEMENTIA IN ADULTS

By Tayla Collings, Researcher Digital Content & Media

There’s a lot we still don’t understand about the progressively debilitating condition of dementia largely affecting the elderly. Early detection can assist individuals in mitigating symptoms and getting the necessary support needed for the long term. However, there isn’t yet a single test capable of detecting it.

To raise awareness of this condition and promote early diagnosis, Home Instead created this comprehensive guide, which you can read in full here.

This resource features an extensive discussion covering:

• What dementia is and what its common forms are
• The importance of early diagnosis
• Early warning signs and what to do if you suspect dementia
• Creating a long-term care plan with your doctor and your loved ones

Some interesting facts included are:

• Alzheimer’s disease is just one form, but dementia covers a wide range of diagnoses affecting cognition and memory.
• Early signs include memory loss, difficulty with language, confusion and disorientation, difficulty with numbers and time, and mood swings.
• Although more common in elderly people, dementia can occur in people from around the age of 30 onwards.

Created with the elderly, their loved ones, and caregivers in mind, this guide aims to drive better understanding to help people successfully navigate life with dementia.