Five early signs of dementia with one you may spot at night
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Experts are stressing the vital importance of catching dementia in its early stages. Recognising the condition quickly allows families and healthcare providers to act swiftly, potentially holding back some of the more severe symptoms, thereby improving a person's quality of life.
The UK’s Alzheimer’s society has said: “There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. With clinical trials now showing positive results, an early and accurate diagnosis will be important to find those that are eligible for disease modifying treatments when they are available.
“It’s important to also remember there are lots of ways we can support people to live well with dementia, even in the absence of drugs to slow the progression.” The New York Times reported that there are give symptoms people often suffer from early in the process - which can be overlooked.
One widely recognized symptom of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, is memory lapses. Despite its prominence as a red flag, it isn't the only indicator worth paying attention to, reports Surrey Live. In fact, other vital signs of dementia frequently go unnoticed, yet these signs are key to securing an early diagnosis. Even though many of these signs might sometimes be connected to unrelated issues or specific events, recurring persistence over time, or experiencing several simultaneously, should prompt you to seek medical advice.
1. Personality changes. A study led by Angelina Sutin, a professor of behavioural sciences at Florida State University, found that people with dementia experience personality changes before they show cognitive decline. A decline in extroversion, agreeableness and responsibility was observed, changes that accelerate as symptoms of the disease progress.
