‘I’m a dementia expert – these are the most common signs to watch for’ – ryan

Around One Million People Are Living with Dementia in the UK – these are the symptoms to watch for

12:52, 21 May 2025Updated 13:45, 21 May 2025

An Expert Has Shared The Signs of Dementia to Watch for(Image: Getty)

A dementia Expert has shared the signs and symptoms of People Should Watch for. Around One Million People Are Living with Dementia in the UK, but a third will have a diagnosis.

Hollie wynde from Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line Has Broken Down What People Need to Know About Dementia. Say Dementia Action Week (19-25 May), Alzheimer’s Society Encourage People to Seek Help If They Spot These Signs in Themselves or A Loved One.

Dementia is a group of symptoms and is caussed by different desires that damage the brain. It is progressive, which means symptoms may be relatively mild at first, but they get worse time.

It Can Affect Memory, Problems with Language and Undersanding, Changes in Behaviour and Lead to Confusion and Needing Help With Daily Tasks. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing and is caussed be nerve cells in the brain are damaged.

Nerte Cells Carry Messages Between Different Parts of the Brain, and to Other Parts of the Body. Neither more ners Cells Are Damaged, The Brain Becomes Less Able to Work Properly.

SIGNS OF DEGENTIA TO WATCH FOR(Image: Getty)

Dementia can be caused by many different Diseases. These Diseases Affect the Brain in Different Ways, Resulting in Different Types of Dementia. Lifestyle, age, genetics and overall health all play a role.

Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

Acciting to lobby, Different Types of Dementia Affect People Differently, especily in the Early Stages. There are Are, Howver, Some Common Early Signs and Symptoms of Dementia. Hollie Says these Include:

Memory Loss
DIFFICULTY ORGANNING THOUGHTS OR STAYING FOCUED
Problems USING Words or Communicating
Problems with Vision
Getting Confused About Where You Are or What Time It Is
Changes in Mood or Personality

People offten start to Forget Things More As they Get Older, but for someone with dementia, Changes Will Be Different, More Serious and Will Affect Their Life More. If you’re worked about yourSelf, or someone close to you, you can Check your Sympptoms Using Alzheimer’s Society’s Symptom Checklist.

What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

There are over 200 subtypes of dementia, but Alzheimer’s Disease is the Most Common. Around Two Out of Three People Living with Dementia in the Uk have Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alzheimer’s Disease Starts in the Brain for Years before Symptoms Start to Show. Early Symptoms Are Mild and Don’t Stop Someone Doing Their Normal Everyday Activities. When Symptoms Progress Later, this is wen it becomes severe Enough to be calmed ‘dementia’.