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This 1 Little Symptom Is The Most Commonly Missed Warning Sign Of Dementia
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Key Points:
- Early signs of dementia often include spatial difficulties, trouble with speech, and problems with directions, which may appear before noticeable memory loss.
- Other subtle symptoms to watch for are difficulty completing familiar tasks, changes in taste and smell, noise sensitivity, and sudden unexplained personality or mood changes.
- Some types of dementia, like Lewy body dementia, can cause hallucinations or delusions, making it important to discuss any unusual symptoms with a healthcare provider promptly.
- Although there is no cure for dementia, early diagnosis can improve quality of life and slow progression through medications, lifestyle changes, and support therapies; recent FDA-approved drugs Aduhelm and Leqembi target amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's patients.
- People over 65, or anyone experiencing symptoms, should consider dementia screening, as early detection allows for better management and reduces stigma around the condition.
