5 WARNING Signs You Have Dementia

imagine the heartache of a spouse who shares Decades of memories with their partner now a stranger in moments of forgetfulness or the distress of a child explaining to their parent who they are picture the emotional turmoil of a family as they adjust to the new reality of providing care while mourning the loss of the person they once knew dementia is a very challenging illness it not only affects a person who develops it but also has a very huge emotional toone on their loved ones leading to grief frustration and helplessness over family and friends according to the World Health Organization more than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia and more than 10 million new cases are diagnosed every year and while Alzheimer's disease is the most common reason of dementia it's not the only cause the purpose of this video is to educate you about what dementia really is and what are the early signs of dementia that usually go unnoticed understanding the these early indicators is the first step towards early detection which can significantly influence the course of action of their sness now let's start and talk about five of these early signs of dementia

number one subtle changes in short-term memory now having a bit of trouble with memory is very common and happens with everyone but when it becomes frequent and repetitive it can be a very important early sign of dementia the changes are often subtle and tend to involve the short-term memory you may be able to remember events that took place years ago but might find it difficult to remember what you ate for breakfast a person with dementia may also display other changes in their short-term memory such as misplacing objects and being unable to recall where they kept them or having a hard time remembering why they walked into a particular room and not being able to keep track of what tasks or plans they had set for the day now some of these things happen to everyone now and then however as mentioned previously when these incidents start to occur regularly in everyday life it's a signal to become alert and perhaps seek further advice number two difficulty in

communication another early symptom of dementia is difficulty with communicating thoughts you may have a hard time explaining something or finding the right words to express yourself you might end up using a related word or describing the object instead of remembering the exact term for an object for example you might say the thing you sit on instead of chair you may also stop in the middle of sentence and not know how to continue you might start off with a clear Direction but suddenly lose your train of thought unable to recall what you were discussing this situation can lead to frustration and sadness you might feel embarrassed or distressed about your difficulties potentially leading to social withdrawal having a conversation with a person who has dementia can be very challenging and it may take longer than usual for them to express their thoughts or feelings number three

disorientation in time and place it's one thing to briefly forget what day it is or why you entered a room it's entirely another to lose a sense of time more deeply or to feel lost in places that should feel like home your disorientation with time can become severe affecting your grasp on the passage of time you might not only forget the day but could also be confused about the season or even the Year this level of confusion can disrupt your daily routine and make planning or remembering future events a struggle for you time might seem to melt together blurring past present and future and complicating everyday life people living with dementia can become lost on their own Street not knowing how they got there or how to get home you may head out to the grocery store a friend's house or even just to the mailbox and suddenly find yourself unsure of where you are or how to get back home this loss of spatial awareness is not only frightening for you but also for your loved ones it signifies a move from normal age related memory lapse to more serious cognitive impairment this disorientation occurs because dementia impacts a brain's ability to process and recall information accurately parts of your brain responsible for memory spatial orientation and understanding time become impaired as these areas deteriorate so does your ability to interpret and navigate the world as you once did number four difficulty

in performing familiar tasks is a significant early sign of dementia it's more than just forgetting a minor detail here and there it's when everyday activities become confusing challenges for instance you might forget the steps to prepare your favorite dish or the correct order to wear your clothes preparing a meal for example involves not only just the act of cooking but also planning what to make remembering re recipes and managing the time of different components when dementia enters the picture these once automatic processes can become confusing Maes person might forget critical steps in the recipe struggle to use kitchen appliances correctly or be unable to Recall why they started cooking in the first place the inability to carry out familiar tasks can lead to feelings of frustration sadness and loss of Independence this change can also affect self-esteem and contribute to social withdrawal as individual ual might become embarrassed about their difficulties and opt out of activities they fear they no longer can manage

number five apathy describes an absence of feeling or emotion this indifference can affect your motivation and leave you feeling detached from the world you might stop caring about everyday tasks Hobbies or personal interests struggle to show interest and enthusiasm in your personal relationships feel indifferent to spending time with others or experience very little emotion or changes in mood most people experience apathetic feelings from time to time especially during times of stress but persistent apathy can affect your relationships everyday life and overall well-being this change can strain relationships as friends and family might feel rejected or misunderstood not realizing that this Detachment is part of the disease you may also notice a stark decrease in the expression of emotions the highs and lows that characterize a typical emotional Spectrum might flatten out this doesn't mean someone with dementia no longer feels emotions but the expression of those emotions can become muted recognizing apathy as a symptom of dementia is crucial because it can significantly affect quality of life it can lead to increased isolation and accelerate cognitive decline due to reduced mental engagement if you have noticed any of these early signs of dementia please consult with the healthcare professional early protction makes a huge difference and there's support available to help manage this condition to support the creation of more informative content like this please consider donating on our patreon page your contributions enable us to keep producing videos that help to educate and support our community thank you so much for watching I'll see you in the next video and take care