Dementia: Clear Signs To Look Out For

Repetition

Patients with dementia often forget why or when they did something, so they will do it over and over again. This can become dangerous, especially when it comes to taking too much medication or dealing with appliances, or anything of a nature that could harm them. Repeating or saying the same thing many times in a conversation is a classic sign of memory loss, which is associated with dementia. Eating breakfast twice, feeding a pet more than once, or washing hair multiple times in the shower are all classic signs of dementia as well. Look for these signs, and if you notice them in yourself or a loved one, visit an appropriate specialist for the right type of treatment and help.