Dementia early warning sign noticeable during 'familiar tasks' that should not be ignored
16.02.2022 - 18:09
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
An early warning sign of dementia could be spotted when carrying out "familiar tasks".
Experts at The Alzheimer's Association have warned that memory loss impacting your daily life should not be ignored as it may be a sign of dementia.
Signs can vary between people with some barely noticeable and others experiencing obvious symptoms early on as a decline in memory begins to disrupt 'simple' activities.
The number of people diagnosed with dementia is growing, reports The Express.
This is perhaps because we are living longer, but the diagnosis can be concerning nevertheless.
More than one million people in the UK will be living with dementia by 2025, according to Dementia UK.
Early diagnosis can really help as it means the progression of the disease can be slowed down in some cases.
It is important to book an appointment with your GP if you notice any changes and are worried.
The Alzheimer's Association said: “Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, and if you notice signs don't ignore them and instead schedule an appointment with your doctor."
The organisation addded: “With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer, as well as increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials.”
It notes that one key early sign in some people living with dementia may show in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers.
“They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills.
“They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before,” the association states.
Other early signs include