Looking for Signs of Dementia

Family Members Often See First Signs of Dementia

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    When it comes to picking up the first signs of dementia in a family member, close friends and family may be better at it than the family doctor. According to a new study published in the journal Brain, a simple two-minute dementia screen questionnaire filled out by family or close friends is more accurate for detecting the first signs of dementia than more sophisticated testing done in a doctor’s office.   A Questionnaire…

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Seniors and Dementia – 5 Signs of Alzheimer’s That Sometimes Show up Before Memory Loss

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By the time most senior citizens start showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, it has moved to a stage where there is irreversible damage. That is why it is important to know the signs of Alzheimer’s that sometimes show up before memory loss, because the sooner it is detected, the faster doctors can figure out a way to begin fighting it. Scientists have not found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, they do know that if…