The warning signs of dementia and Alzheimers

The symptoms of dementia vary, depending on the type of disease causing it.Our Memory unit is designed for those with dementia to help them enjoy life to the fullest, while maintaining their safety at all times with a caring and devoted staff.  If someone in your family is exhibiting these symptoms, you should share your concerns with a healthcare professional. Awareness of these warning signs is not a substitute for a structured screening or consultation with a primary care provider.

• Trouble with new memories Relying on memory helpers Trouble finding words
• Struggling to complete familiar actions
• Confusion about time, place or people
• Misplacing familiar objects
• Onset of new depression or irritability
• Making bad decisions
• Personality changes
• Loss of interest in important responsibilities
• Expressing false beliefs

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For more information you can visit the Alzheimers Foundation website by clicking here: http://www.alzfdn.org/index.htm