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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What are the signs of dementia?
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Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and … View Profile
The early signs of dementia are very subtle and vague and may not be immediately obvious. Some common symptoms may include:
- Progressive and frequent memory loss
- Confusion
- Personality change
- Apathy and withdrawal
- Loss of ability to perform everyday tasks
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- Progressive and frequent memory loss
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Dr Nicholas Bradfield
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Psychologist
Dr Bradfield is a Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and in the public health system in Melbourne, Australia. He has clinical experience conducting neuropsychological … View Profile
Other signs of dementia may include:
- Visual or auditory hallucinations
- Fluctuating cognition
- Rigid and inflexible behaviours such as rituals and routines
- Changes in social behaviour such as withdrawal, disinhibition, loss of empathy and impulsivity
- Difficulties with language
- Depression, anxiety or irritability
- Delusions
- Difficulty recognising objects
- Placing inedible objects in one's mouth
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- Visual or auditory hallucinations
