In Canada, 597,000 people had a neurocognitive disorder in 2020. The Alzheimer’s Society, in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK, created a list to help people recognize the symptoms and warning signs of dementia.
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The term “dementia” does not refer to a specific disease, but rather a set of symptoms indicative of a neurocognitive disorder or a disease such as Alzheimer’s, which damages nerve cells.
1) Difficulty finding the right words
2) Repetition of questions and sentences
3) Problems in daily life (eg paying bills)
4) Behavioral issues (isolating oneself or becoming aggressive)
– Difficulty making decisions
-Difficulty understanding time and space
-Difficulty communicating effectively
-Changes in personality and behavior (anxiety, depression, mood swings)
With information from The Independent