DEMENTIA is an "umbrella term" used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders, that is those affecting the ...

Indeed, dementia is often associated with old age, as the condition commonly affects older adults. But there is one type of dementia that can strike people at a much earlier age: young onset dementia.

The GP went on to share these four early signs to look out for: an unsteady gait clumsiness difficulty with coordination tremors or stiffness in the limbs Early diagnosis of dementia allows for ...

Trail making test: connect numbers and letters in sequence (1, A, 2, B, etc.) and time how long it takes. This measures your ability to switch between tasks.

Dementia, a brain-altering disease, can strike as early as 40, manifesting as memory loss and difficulty with routine tasks. Early signs include withdrawal from activities, personality changes ...

Early-stage dementia is diagnosed when daily life is starting to become impacted. It is usually characterized by forgetfulness, inability to find words, repeating things, and difficulty in managing ...

One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder ...

Early signs of dementia could be spotted through your eyes with new AI tool By McKenzie Beard Published Jan. 21, 2025, 4:20 p.m. ET ...