include: experiencing fearfulness, suspicion, or paranoia, swinging between moods quickly or becoming easily irritable, or displaying uncharacteristic fears and/or agitation.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the way dementia affects the brain can fundamentally change how a person regulates their emotions and personality.
Difficulty in following conversation or thought process
Being able to engage in a conversation or understand new information may prove difficult and mentally tiring. Examples are: finding it hard to grasp the flow of conversation, finding it difficult to follow conversations with multiple speakers, taking an unusually long time to respond to an easy question.
These symptoms are initially mild but become more noticeable with time.
Why early detection matters
Catching it early is a game-changer because it gives families the breathing room to:
- Start treatments that might help put the brakes on how fast symptoms get worse
- Get a head start on planning for the future
