Symptoms of dementia

and people with the condition typically also experience: periods of being alert or drowsy， overeating and drinking Find out more about frontotemporal dementia. Symptoms in the later stages of dementia As dementia progresses， names and faces asking questions repetitively increasing difficulties with tasks and activities that require organisation and planning becoming confused in unfamiliar environments difficulty finding the right words difficulty with numbers and/or handling money in shops becoming more withdrawn or anxious Find out more about Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms specific to vascular dementia Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia， and require constant care and attention. The most common symptoms of advanced dementia include: Find out more Video: Early onset dementia In this video， such as regularly forgetting recent events， after Alzheimer's. Some people have both vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease。

planning and reasoning mood changes – depression and a tendency to become more emotional Find out more about vascular dementia. Symptoms specific to dementia with Lewy bodies Dementia with Lewy bodies has many of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease， Dementia is not a disease itself. It's a collection of symptoms that result from damage to the brain caused by different diseases，。

and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way. However， there are some common early symptoms that may appear some time before a diagnosis of dementia. These include: These symptoms are often mild and may get worse only very gradually. It's often termed "mild cognitive impairment" (MCI) as the symptoms are not severe enough to be diagnosed as dementia. You might not notice these symptoms if you have them， such as Alzheimer's. These symptoms vary according to the part of the brain that is damaged. Common early symptoms of dementia Different types of dementia can affect people differently。

although memory loss may not be as obvious in the early stages. Symptoms can sometimes develop suddenly and quickly get worse。

and family and friends may not notice or take them seriously for some time. In some people。

an expert explains the value of early diagnosis and planning for the future. Media last reviewed: 8 October 2024 Media review due: 8 October 2027 ， often called "mixed dementia". Symptoms of vascular dementia are similar to Alzheimer's disease， making people seem cold and unfeeling lack of social awareness – making inappropriate jokes or showing a lack of tact， a higher percentage of people in this age group may develop frontotemporal dementia than older people. Most cases are diagnosed in people aged 45-65. Early symptoms of frontotemporal dementia may include: personality changes – reduced sensitivity to others' feelings， memory loss and difficulties with communication often become severe. In the later stages， or fluctuating levels of confusion visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not there) becoming slower in their physical movements repeated falls and fainting sleep disturbances Find out more about dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms specific to frontotemporal dementia Although Alzheimer's disease is still the most common type of dementia in people under 65， though some people may become very withdrawn and apathetic language problems – difficulty finding the right words or understanding them becoming obsessive – such as developing fads for unusual foods。

these symptoms will remain the same and not worsen. But some people with MCI will go on to develop dementia. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing. This is why it's important to talk to a GP sooner rather than later if you're worried about memory problems or other symptoms. Symptoms specific to Alzheimer's disease The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include: memory problems， but they can also develop gradually over many months or years. Specific symptoms can include: stroke-like symptoms: including muscle weakness or temporary paralysis on one side of the body (these symptoms require urgent medical attention) movement problems – difficulty walking or a change in the way a person walks thinking problems – having difficulty with attention， the person is likely to neglect their own health。