Recognizing The Early Stages of Dementia

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[blosychef]

What breaks my heart is that this was 3 years ago, meaning that they are in the late stages now.

[olgaehernandez]

I was diagnosed with dementia last year..Early stages..I am fighting it..

[tonybeigle]

"I know something is wrong". That's how I feel now.

[bryanmeekins]

After having watched my mother go through dementia, I have promised myself that I will never go through that. If I am ever diagnosed with it I will go ahead and call it a day.

[JaneDoe-qlsc]

i liked the Christmas Tree lights analogy, it provided me an excellent mental illustration of the dementia process

[mojojeinxs]

I am a nurse's aid, at 56 have become excessively paranoid even forgetting my umbrella scares me now. Have put dementia contingency plans in place if given a dementia diagnosis....3 Hits of LSD a leathel amount of morphine while listening to Ava Marie as I slip out of this world . Have no desire for bingo and balloon games while I suffer fermenting in a diaper. If someone doesn't think this can not happen to them then also very delusional that family will care for you till the end at home. That is rare and why I have a job with unlimited over time. Brain connections are being distroyed Doesnt matter high end low end facility's death is a mercy compared to long term care.

[MsBizzyGurl]

This is what people with coping skills look like. Bravo.

[VeganSquid]

It is so sweet that they are willing to share their stories 💕

[dbetaki]

I hope we find a cure or at least a way to make dementia people only happy. My gramma was diagnosed this month. I am devastated. I made me my life goal to open a dementia village in my country before I die, in a similar model with Holland. I hope I will. They deserve it.

[TheHarryleemartin]

Best thing I ever did with my TBI was to take Compensatory Cognitive Training, which taught me ways to function when my memory failed me.

[nhuwjio]

My mum has Alzheimer’s disease. This is the worst so watching my mum suffering from this is the absolutely gut wrenching and sad.i have lost my best friend and the nicest person on this planet. I only wish I could make her well.

[redbird]

Eventhough the path is narrow, we are never alone....

[The_DC_Kid]

This is about explaining dementia in away that your spouse can easily spot it in YOU. Them being certain you have it but not seeing obvious signs in themselves is the first symptom. In their way of looking at it, their odd actions, thoughts and words that a non-professional might call "irrational combativeness" are completely normal. My doctor is over 80 and so I wonder about him diagnosing it correctly.

[logekarl]

I learned how coconut oil mixed in food does wonders for dementia. There's research that show improvement.

[SignsAllAround]

Symptoms noted in the did seem more advanced than "early" signs. I've heard that the right dose of Omega3's can help as well as phosphatidylserine can be helpful. Undoubtedly some other supplements as well. Functional Medicine doctor possibly a place to start.

[WestEalPhoto]

I have been dealing with this ever since I was in my 30, s !

[gailknight]

Where I live it is really difficult to get diagnosed with dementia. My family and I are sure my sister has it, and the doctors won't do anything, because they have to have her consent. But she refuses. Its really frustrating, but she does have carers going in now, mainly to deal with her medication, which she had got into bother with. She refuses to eat, get dressed, showered, or brush her teeth etc. Doesn't do anything really, just sits watching TV. Even difficult having a conversation, she doesn't answer much or put any input into it. Really sad.

[kiloton]

My neighbor who is also my landlord is starting to act paranoid and rude and unfriendly and she fell twice a couple years ago and she walks with a strange limp and kind of pigeon toed walk now. She is always snooping around and making rude comments when she used to be nice and cool.

[melodykarick]

Please keep up with our friends in Video you just watched. They are all a part of Dementia Action Alliance and are speakers at the conference, hold video blogs, informational videos and are extremely encouraging. I read a response below that they are in end stage by now. That is NOT correct. Search them on line. They are AMAZING. They have dementia, but dementia DOES NOT HAVE THEM! I have been blessed to meet each of them and spend time with Laurie while she lived near to me.

[ninanacito]

Im scared and worried right now after watching this video... I think I’m suffering from dementia😢 please help...