How can I tell if my mother has dementia?

Indicators of dementia can include consistent forgetfulness of things that the person previously knew and understood, or, for instance, calling a person by another family members name-- My grandfather often called me by my aunt's name and forgot my own, even though he had known me since I was an infant. Symptoms also could be some shaking, disassociation, mental absence, forgetting where they are/who they're with, or wandering off and not being able to get home. It can be very difficult to spot until it's later on, but familiarising yourself with the symptoms and doing research so you know what to look out for is helpful. DO NOT ASSUME YOU KNOW THE ANSWER AND SELF DIAGNOSE. When in its early stages, the only ways to get a definitive answer is to A.) Go to a doctor for a diagnosis, or B.) Wait and see where the symptoms go, but that method isn't recommended, as it delays treatment, and if the symptoms are cause by something else, this choice could lead to death or irreparable damage. And even then, getting a diagnosis from the doctor is the best way, because it can be told with near certainty what the answer is.

You can only tell for sure by seeing a doctor. However there are warning signs. My grandfather, grandmother and aunt all got dementia. It started as forgetfulness, not remembering things we'd just discussed, or forgetting where we're going. Then it became wandering off without telling anyone. We had no idea where my grandfather went, he just left and when he came back he had no idea where he'd been. Then the hard part comes, forgetting people and themselves, which often results in anger and lashing out. Not knowing faces, looking at someone and struggling to recall who they are or why they are there. Not remembering life events or imprtant memories like holidays. If your mother is showing any of these signs regularly the best option is to go and see your doctor.

I'm not an expert, but one of my grandmothers had dementia in her last 5-6 years. And our doctor explained a small test that can be made to see the level of dementia one has. So, she told me to ask her if she could draw the face of a clock from heart. If she has any problems with placing the numbers in the right order, position, or even the numbers themselves, then they probably have dementia. The basic idea is that almost all people with this condition have problems regarding time - which day it is, which date, or even which month or season (the more they forget, the worse it is).

There are signs of Dementia...If you start noticing your Mother forgetting things, or getting words mixed up or sentences, also there is a blank stare sometimes that you will notice.. Getting lost in places or even at Home wondering where she is and wondering who people are.. forgetting her own kids or spouses name. You may see lack of appetite and refusing to eat when you try and get her to eat. You may also see her struggling to dress herself or bathe herself, not wanting to do her daily routine look for signs in how she use to do things and how things could be changing now it can be small at first and then grow as time goes on.

Dementia screenings should be done by a primary doctor or trained neurologist. If you notice increased confusion, altered mental status (unaware of identity, location, etc), it may be a good idea to seek help. The Alzheimer's Association also has a 24 hr hotline for assistance finding resources. It is important to ensure that the diagnosis of dementia is given by a trained professional because there are different types of dementia. If the individual is confused, arguing with them will not change what they believe to be true. Be calm and supportive while seeking help. Best of luck to you.

There are many indicators of dementia. Some as very subtle like forgetting the day of the week, names of familiar people or who the current president is. Usually in the beginning changes like the ones listed above happen becoming more serious over time. Things like shopping and repeatedly overbuying the same thing, leaving the stove or oven on, or skipping several meals without a concern or having the same conversation more than once without noticing. Everything above are behaviors many of us do at times! Noticing changes to a parents usual behavior of how they acted in the past and noticing that they "are off". There are some wonderful treatments to slow the progress of dementia. It is important to have her diagnosed and treated by a caring professional that will rule out other factors/possibilities.

Dementia is a collective term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It is a symptom of several underlying diseases and brain disorders. Dementia is not a single disease in itself, but a general term to describe symptoms of impairment in memory, communication, and thinking. There are 7 stages Stage 1: No impairment. Stage 2: Very mild cognitive decline. Stage 3: Mild cognitive decline. Stage 4: Moderate cognitive decline. Stage 5: Moderately severe cognitive decline. Memory loss. ... Difficulty planning or solving problems. ... Difficulty doing familiar tasks. ... Being confused about time or place. ... Challenges understanding visual information. ... Problems speaking or writing. ... Misplacing things. ... Poor judgment or decision-making.

This is the way to tell if your mother may have dementia but is she getting upset easily and is she bathing normally and keeping up with bills in the house like normal. Have you noticed things like a routine changing or maybe her behavior is acting hello strange and is she sleeping more or less. These three signs of dementia and I would definitely sleep with your mother as soon as possible if you think this may be the case. Dementia and maybe worse than if you don't do anything at all and I hoped it this answer helps you. Good luck

She often seems confused and has trouble remembering things. She tends to misplafe items in the house and has difficulty planning events. She has increasingly poor judgement and has difficulties making decisions. moreover, she is often not able to construct meaningful sentences. She often cannot concentrate on day-to-day things such as reading the newspaper, and when she's cooking she tends to forget what she was doing. Her neighbours noticed she often steps out of the house in her pijamas, forgetting to get properly dressed. And when the postman drops by, she doesn't remember his name anymore like she used to.

The signs for dementia can be very subtle at the start. Small memory lapses, like forgetting on an agreed date or time to meet or letting dinner burn. It can also be worrying when they get a bit slower in reacting to things, especially in driving. It can cause frustration and also denial in your mum which can make this time very stressful for both of you. An assessment for cognitive and neuropsychological decline is a good step to take but only after a gentle discussion with a GP and of course your honestly, tact and support. Keeping a little log book on your phone of the subtle symptoms can help make sure when you discuss this with your mother you have the facts- it is hard to remember instances when you are having an emotionally changed conversation.