Dementia is a group of symptoms that can occur due to a number of possible factors. Symptoms of dementia include impaired thinking, communication, and memory.
1. Short-term memory changes
Memory problems can be an early symptom of dementia. The changes are often subtle and tend to involve short-term memory. An older person may be able to recall events that occurred years ago, but not those that occurred in the morning.
2. Difficulty in finding the right words
Another early symptom of dementia is trying to communicate thoughts. A person with dementia may have difficulty explaining something or finding the right words to express themselves.
3. Changes in mood
Mood swings are also common. Along with mood swings, there may be personality changes. A typical type of personality change that is noticed is a transition from being shy to a completely different person.
4. Lack of interest
A person may lose interest in hobbies or activities, may not want to spend time with friends and family or may seem emotionless.
5. Difficulty in completing normal tasks
A change in the ability to complete normal tasks may indicate that someone has early dementia.
6. Confusion
Dikush në fazat e hershme të demencës shpesh mund të ngatërrohet. Kur kujtesa, të menduarit ose gjykimi pëson ndryshime, konfuzioni mund të shkaktohet pasi ata nuk mund të mbajnë mend fytyrat, të gjejnë fjalët e duhura ose të bashkëveprojnë normalisht me njerëzit.
7. Vështirësi në ndjekjen e rrëfimeve
Ashtu si gjetja dhe përdorimi i fjalëve të duhura bëhet e vështirë, njerëzit me demencë ndonjëherë harrojnë kuptimet e fjalëve që dëgjojnë ose kanë vështirësi që të ndjekin programet televizive ose bisedat e të tjerëve.
8. Mungesa e orientimit
Kjo mund të nënkuptojë mosnjohjen e objekteve dikur të njohura dhe harrimin e udhëzimeve të përdorura rregullisht.
9. Përsëritja
Recurrence is common in dementia due to memory loss and general behavioral changes. The person may repeat daily tasks, such as shaving, or may perform actions by obsessing over them.
10. Adapting to changes
Because of the changes, they may want routine and be afraid to try new experiences. Difficulty adapting to change is also a typical symptom of early dementia.
Sources: Health, Healthline
