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6 Early Dementia Warning Signs Doctors Want You To Know
BuzzFeed • • health
Key Points:
- Occasional memory lapses are normal with aging, but dementia is characterized by cognitive impairments that interfere with daily functioning, such as difficulty driving or managing finances.
- Dementia includes various forms like Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia, each with different symptoms, including physical signs such as trouble walking, balance issues, posture changes, and feet shuffling.
- Other symptoms linked to dementia include changes in taste and smell, swallowing difficulties that can lead to aspiration pneumonia, bladder control problems, constipation, and sleep disturbances like REM behavior disorder.
- Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial for effective management, allowing patients and families to plan ahead and access emerging treatments that can slow disease progression.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle—such as following a nutritious diet, exercising, socializing, and managing chronic conditions—can help reduce the risk of developing dementia or delay its onset.
