How can I tell if my mother has dementia?

Problems with short-term memory, very often people attribute this symptom with stress or with having a lot on their minds. Short -term memory lost is definitely early warning sings of dementia.

There are certain signs (memory loss, repeating phrases, loss of reality, irritability etc.) but a formal diagnosis can only be given by a doctor. Depending on how advanced she is you can suggest she see the doctor herself or ask for her to be referred.

Sounds like you are concerned for your mother. This can be a difficult time for you and your mother. Practice lots of patience. Have you took her to see a doctor?

You have to search the dementia symptoms to know if your mother has dementia, one of the modt commoncsigns in it is forgetting names and numbers.

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, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia or the early stages of Alzheimer's.

Look up the signs on google or take her to a doctor to get an accurate diagnoses. Take notes of how she talks and behaves and discuss it with a doctor.

There are symptoms that can be recognised, such as : Memory loss Difficulty performing familiar tasks Problems with language, There is no way to be 100% sure then to get a diagnosis from a trained and qualified doctor.

A doctor is best to answer this question. I was the primary care giver to a loved one with dementia and it is not easy to spot in the beginning. Write down the events that have led you to think that this might be a possiblity. Take that log with you to your mothers next doctors appointment and discuss this with them.

It can sometimes be hard to tell if someone has dementia. Because some memory loss is normal as a person ages. However, extensive memory loss is not. I work in that field and the best thing you can do is take her in to see her doctor and ask for a referral to a neurologist. The neurologist can order an MRI to look at whether or not there are physical signs of dementia. Also, they can order neuropsychological testing (this is what I do in my career) in order to determine if her memory truly is worse than other people her age. Bottom line is, if you think there are problems, it's best to take her to see her doctor.

Well ask her questions and then have her respond then ask her that question the next week just try to have her remember thing but if she can't she my have the start of dementia