How to distinguish dementia from age-related changes: a doctor answered the question

02.08.2024 13:42

It is always very difficult for an ordinary person to distinguish senile dementia from age-related changes.

Although the differences are not always obvious, there are certain signs that indicate dementia.

A gerontologist explained what exactly one should pay attention to when trying to distinguish dementia from age-related changes.

The second part of our material provides a detailed answer from a specialist.

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The expert noted that in the case of dementia, a person experiences problems remembering recent events.

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In addition, this disease is characterized by difficulties in learning new information.

Age-related changes also indicate memory problems, but memories return one way or another.

Also, people with dementia always have difficulties in performing everyday activities. Such activities are always difficult for them.

Margarita Sadkovskaya Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources