At Steene Law, we know that dementia can result in emotional, practical and legal turmoil. Knowing the difference between what is an early sign of dementia and what is just a sign of ageing can be crucial to making a difference to you or your loved one.
What are the key early signs of dementia?
- Losing the thread of a conversation, forgetting what to say, repeating words & phrases
- Extreme agitation at any change, no matter how trivial
- Leaving everyday items in strange places, such as putting your handbag in the fridge
- Very poor short-term memory – but can remember facts from long ago
- Difficulty in understanding what an item is
What is a sign of ageing?
- Forgetting a name, a word or a date – but remembering the information later
- A change to your normal routine makes you irritated or annoyed
- Forgetting where you left an item
- Not being able to recall something that has just been spoken about
- Needing a hearing aid or new glasses
Understanding these key differences between a sign of ageing and the early signs of dementia are key to ensuring that you or your loved one receives the correct care for them.
If you believe that your loved one has gone beyond a sign of ageing moment, then now is the time to seek expert legal advice.
Call us today for a free conversation: 0203 653 0623.
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