Repetition
Repetition is oftentimes met when it comes to people who suffer from dementia, as they suffer from serious memory loss and general behavioral changes. The person in cause might repeat the daily tasks they have already done, like shaving or bathing, or they might even obsessively start collecting items. They can also repeat the same question over and over again in a conversation, or tell you the same story more than once.
Struggling to adapt to change
If someone has entered the early stages of dementia, the experience itself brings a lot of fear. If they’re suddenly unable to recognize the people they once knew or follow what others are saying, this is no less than a very traumatizing experience.
They can’t remember why they went to that particular store, and they get lost on their way home. And because of all this, they might wish to have that routine they know so well, and be afraid to live new experiences. When it comes to difficulty adapting to change, we can discuss it as one of the earliest signs of dementia.
9 thoughts on “11 Early Symptoms of Dementia You Should Know”
Excellent! Very helpful information.
Informative but actually kind of scary.
i liked your article. not there yet, but it never hurts to be aware of the signs!! thanks!! maddog!
This was informative and I think I have most of the symptoms!
Ive been reading the Unbreakable Brain by Dr. Will Mitchell. He has studied the cognitive decline and how to protect it in these difficult times and aging issues. It is a wonderful proof that diet and exercise etc. can turn this decline around and people can augment significant changes in their deteriorating stages!
Very informative. Both my Father & Father-in-law had this. This list is what I have experienced within the last 6-9 months.
I’m 82 and starting to have this symptoms, is rather sad.
My Mom has dementia, one of her closest friends is also exhibiting signs of dementia, I have noticed that I’m also having signs myself, I often can’t find words to complete a statement or conversation, I sometimes leave one room to go do/get something but once I leave the room I forgot what I was going to do, I usually remember after a little while. This is very unsettling, thanks for the article. I am now concerned about what I can do to head this off. I think that your next topic for consideration is “how to head off dementia”.
I just lost a sister inlaw to this awful disease. Maybe thats not the appropriate title; but she went down hill quite rapidly after the loss of her husband. She never fully understood that he was gone, and she went between her daughters care to her sons. It’s very sad what this can do to an individual. My prayers are with each and every one of you! Keep your head up and let’s fight for a cure for all these sad, sickening diseases. Together we’ll all make a difference!!
God bless,
Sherri