8 Warning Signs of Dementia / Early Onset of Dementia

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning to such an extent that it interferes with daily life activities. Dementia is not a single disease. Instead, it is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory and the ability to think, communicate, and process information.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Subtle Short term memory changes
2:13 Mood changes
2:32 Difficulty finding the right words
2:57 Confusion
3:19 Apathy
3:37 Difficulty in completing everyday tasks
4:00 Struggling to adapt to change
4:20 Repetition

1- Subtle Short term memory changes
One of the earlier symptoms of dementia is having trouble with memory. The changes are often subtle and tend to involve short-term memory. A person may remember events he attended and where they took place but not what they had for breakfast.

2- Mood changes
Another common early warning sign of dementia is mood changes. You may not notice it yourself, but others can see these changes. Depression can occur in the early stages of dementia. A person feels less confident than before and may seem anxious and fearful.

3- Difficulty finding the right words
A person with dementia finds it hard to explain something or the right words to explain a particular situation. They may stop talking in the middle of a conversation and not know how to continue. Discussing with a dementia person can be challenging, and it takes longer than usual to express their thoughts and feelings.

4- Confusion
In the early stages of dementia, a person may often become confused. They find it difficult to remember faces or figure out where they are. Several different reasons can cause confusion. For example, they may misplace their car keys and have difficulty remembering someone they recently met.

5-Apathy
Usually, people want to spend time with friends and family to forget everyday problems. But a person with dementia may also lose interest in socializing even with close friends and family members. They may lose interest in hobbies or activities they used to enjoy doing.

6- Difficulty in completing everyday tasks
Another possible early warning sign of dementia is a subtle shift in completing familiar tasks. Common everyday tasks like keeping track of bills or following a recipe can be difficult. Along with that, a person with dementia may also struggle to learn how to do new things or follow new routines.

7- Struggling to adapt to change
People with dementia may fear facing new experiences or find it challenging to adapt to changes. They can even forget why they visit the store or get lost on the way home. That's why they may be afraid to try new experiences.

8- Repetition
Due to memory loss and general changes in behavior, repetition is common in dementia people. The person may repeat daily tasks such as bathing or shaving and collect items obsessively. They may tell the same story more than once or repeat the same question.

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