How can I tell if my mother has dementia?

That's a very hard thing for someone to diagnose on their own without medical assistance. Maybe google the symptoms you are seeing and take her to see her doctor to have it checked out?

By my experience it starts with small things, like forgettibg where you left things, but as it progresses there are tests that doctors can do to determine if it is dementia and how far along it is. (Nothing painful)

This isn't something you should decide or guess or try to figure out on your own. To really find out if your mother has dementia I would definitely consult a doctor and have tests done to find out.

If you suspect she does, do some research, and get a second opinion. Remember every individual is different, so only use the internet as a guideline. If you are concerned, seek a medical professional who can at least diagnose her, and advise you on how to help her if you so wish.

Take her to a doctor. You can't properly diagnose her if you're a member of her family and/or if you're not a doctor.

You can't really get an answer without professional diagnosis. I suggest you take her to the doctor.

Of course, the best way to know for sure is taking her to a health care provider, but I would look out for the following signs: -Does she ask the same questions over and over again? -Does she get lost in places she normally recognizes well? -Does she have problems following directions? -Does she get confused really easily? -Does she have problems with taking care of herself? Forgetting to eat, drink, shower, etc?

Notice if she has started forgetting stuff that used to come easily to her. like names of friends, relatives, family. or may be whether she has had her medication or even has done her day to day chores. If so then it would be a good idea to take her to a neurologist. May be its age catching up but its always good to be safe. They would sometimes even forget stuff like how to cook. or if you give them something to keep and they misplace it. Or if someone has an important message for you which they forget. The trick is to be very patient with them because they themselves are not aware why it is happening to them. I was unable to understand why my father would behave a certain way. which also brings me to the point that if you see any behavior change then that could also be a sign.

Only a trained professional can diagnose dementia. If you are concerned about your mother's mental health, have her consult with a health care provider to make the diagnosis.

That's a hard question to answer. Seeing a doctor would be the best solution. If you need support or someone to talk to, we're here for you.

you can tell if your mother has dementia by how frequently she forgets things and also by her mood and how its different from before

If someone you know is becoming increasingly forgetful, you should encourage them to see their GP to talk about the early signs of dementia. Dementia is a group of related symptoms that indicate problems with the brain. One of the most common symptoms of dementia is memory loss. There are other reasons someone might be experiencing memory loss. However, if dementia is detected early, in some cases its progress can be slowed, and the person affected may maintain their mental function.

If you think that someone has dementia you should contact your GP or someone similar and tell them why you think they have dementia (symptoms they are showing) and ask for the GP's advice on what to do

I wouldn't attempt to assume things like this, as you could make yourself think she does when she doesn't. If you're really concerned, I'd suggest getting her to talk to a doctor!

Dementia is complicated, but you can google symptoms that will give you a better understanding of the warning signs to be on the look out for.

If you have any worries you can take her to a doctor and will be able to diagnose and treat her, you can never be 100% from Internet information.

Consult her and explain that you are worried about her and you want her to get a doctors appointment.

Seeing a doctor and explaining your concerns to them can help your mother to receive a correct diagnosis and receive the correct treatment if that is the case.

There are many symptoms to detect dementia like if a person has delusions or diseases like Parkinson's, Pick's, Huntington's, or HIV. The most common symptoms are memory loss, hallucinations, paranoia, problems in muscular movements and many more

I would recommend seeing a doctor. Dementia is an issue with the brain. Of course forgetfulness and mixing up details can happen to anyone and can happen without dementia but there are other signs that a doctor can help to see in the very beginning of the change in the brain. Catching it early can give the opportunity of working on options for helping the brain to stop the process or slow it down.

People suffering from dementia tend to get very confused and forgetful. Sundowners syndrome is the worst when they get more agitated as the sun goes down. My grandmother often makes things up that didn't happen. She becomes anxious when I bring my children over to see her, worrying every second that they will get hurt. The worst is when she forgets her husband died 5 years ago and watching her relive the grief all over again. She's prescribed anti anxiety and sleeping meds that help slot.

This can be hard, and you have to be careful not to offend her. Look for: memory loss, forgetting things more easily, repetition of tasks and not realizing, agitation, frustration and lots more.

There is typically a check list of symptoms, where above a number of checked items that the possibility of dementa is raised. There are also specific neuropyschological tests available in a medical setting for diagnosis.

If she forgets and looks for things. If she cannot recall telling you stuff. This will be the first signs. Best get help from your family doctor if you are not sure.

Is she having huge mood swings? Trouble standing or walking? Or is she constantly forgetting important things? Everyone forgets things, it is human nature, but if she constantly forgets who you are, or doesn't remember an important event, then you should definitely ask a doctor.

If you are concerned the best thing you can do for her is take her to a doctor where they can diagnose her

I am care assistant that work with dementia, Signs could be Confusion, forgetting things. Aggression not every case, Being upset, not being able to control emotions there many reason if you need talk message me.

Try to connect with what she remembered last year. Is she forgetting more details than before? Is there things she needs reminding of now that she never used to?

I'm not a doctor so I can't say the exact symptoms but I'm sure you'd be able to tell as she would be acting out of character and a bit slow with her mind set programming. The advice I would give would be to get a consultation at your gp!

We've all forgotten a name or if we locked the front door. That doesn't mean we have dementia. It's normal to forget things once in a while. However, forgetting how to make change, use the telephone, or find your way home are probably signs of a more serious memory problem.