{"id":4504,"date":"2025-06-10T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/?p=4504"},"modified":"2025-03-10T21:13:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T02:13:01","slug":"how-are-the-symptoms-of-dementia-identified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/how-are-the-symptoms-of-dementia-identified\/","title":{"rendered":"How are the Symptoms of Dementia Identified?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Symptoms of Dementia Identified<\/span><\/p>\n

The aging process produces some unwelcome changes, and one of the issues elderly people often struggle with is forgetfulness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is not uncommon for older people to start forgetting basic things like where they put their car keys or what time they are supposed to be at the doctor’s office.<\/span><\/p>\n

When loss of memory starts to happen with greater frequency, then it may be time to consider Alzheimer’s care or dementia care to help manage and sometimes even reverse the effects of these conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several signs of the potential onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s, here are 4 of the most common:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Extreme Memory Loss<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As mentioned above, forgetting a few things here and there is no big deal, it’s something to keep an eye on to be sure, but nothing to panic about (yet).<\/span><\/p>\n

But if the memory loss starts to happen so much that it disrupts the ability to function daily, then it’s time to think about dementia or Alzheimer’s care.<\/span><\/p>\n

What would this kind of extreme memory loss look like? Misplacing important things like the checkbook, forgetting to show up for work, losing your wallet, etc. If stuff like this is happening repeatedly, then it might be time to seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forgetting Their Location<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s another thing that can severely interfere with daily living, getting lost. Now I’m not talking about getting lost when driving through an unfamiliar part of town, that can happen to anybody.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m talking about losing your way when you’re in a familiar area, like just a couple blocks from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

This kind of occurrence is cause for alarm because it is not only a possible sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s, it can also be quite dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n

Withdrawal From a Job or Social Activity<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When an aging person starts to forget things, they often become very frustrated with themselves and want to conceal it from other people.<\/span><\/p>\n

So one way many deal with the fear of people finding out about their condition is to withdraw as much as possible from interacting with the people they work with or are friends with.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are noticing this happening with your aging loved one, you may need to think seriously about Alzheimer’s or dementia care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loss of Problem Solving Skills<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most mature adults can solve problems that come up in their day-to-day lives, but when a person gets older and starts showing signs of dementia, they often lose this skill.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are noticing that your loved one can no longer deal with simple daily issues, then it may be time to seek out some help.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are just four of the most common signs to look for that your loved one may be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you believe any of these are happening, it is best to get them to a doctor as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The doctor may recommend one or more treatment programs, including live-in care, to keep them safe and help them hopefully stop the advancement of this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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