Difficulty finding words and loss of interest in hobbies can be early signs of dementia in seniors. In this respect “Izvestia” said Karina Galiulina, neurologist of the BestDoctor group of companies.
“Apathy, loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies, refusal to work can also be the first signs of dementia. Changes in personality and violations of behavioral norms without any apparent reason are also noted. For example, obsessive-compulsive disorder, syllogomania or Plyushkin syndrome, when an elderly person begins to accumulate unnecessary things and is not able to critically evaluate his behavior, so the accumulated objects interfere with normal life at home,” emphasized the neurologist.
Additionally, older people in the early stages of dementia cannot remember where they left things they keep. Difficulty taking in new information, making decisions, difficulty following a conversation or finding words can all be signs of dementia. If these symptoms occur, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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