is a sign of dementia.
Normal aging may include:
Occasionally forgetting names
Misplacing items and later finding them
Needing more time to learn something new
Forgetting why you walked into a room
Making an occasional mistake with bills
Possible dementia is more concerning when problems:
Happen frequently
Get progressively worse
Interfere with independence
Affect multiple areas of thinking
Are noticed by family or friends
Dementia Can Have Different Causes
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it is not the
only one.
Other causes include:
Vascular dementia
Lewy body dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
Parkinson’s disease dementia
Mixed dementia
Some medical problems can also mimic dementia, including:
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Thyroid disorders
Depression
Medication side effects
Sleep apnea
Infections
Alcohol misuse
Hearing loss
That is why evaluation matters.
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When Should You See a Doctor?
Consider medical evaluation if memory or thinking changes:
Are getting worse
Interfere with work or daily tasks
Cause safety problems
Affect finances
Lead to getting lost
Are noticed by other people
Change personality or behavior
Early evaluation does not automatically mean a diagnosis of dementia. It can help identify treatable causes and establish a baseline.
How Is Dementia Evaluated?
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