Sharing information on the 8 early symptoms of dementia and quick dementia screening tests!

I can't remember where I put my car keys, wallet, and phone, so I looked for them several times.

They call the kids by different names because they get confused.

I opened the refrigerator but can't remember what I was looking for.

I can't remember what I was trying to search for on my phone no matter how much I think about it.

It's now difficult to find the way, and I often forget appointments...

I forgot the name of the academy teacher and I can't remember the names of the kids' close friends.

 

There are really more, haha

Lately, my forgetfulness has really worsened.

But what is even more shocking...

My mom's birthday is on the 2nd day of the 8th lunar month.

I remembered it as August 10th... I missed my birthday.

It's my birthday that I celebrate every year, so why did I confuse the date?

 

I was so surprised that I was startled.

I happen to hear a lot about early-onset dementia these days.

I called the health center to ask if testing is available.

They said that only those aged 60 and above can receive free health screenings.

So, I took a quick dementia test online.

Fortunately, it is not indicated as a stage of dementia..

I'm afraid my memory is gradually deteriorating, so I studied about dementia.

I am diligently managing it these days.

I will share health information about dementia that I know.

 

 

As people get older, everyone seems to experience forgetfulness.

Women also experience pregnancy and childbirth... and as they age, their forgetfulness worsens.

What I was really curious about...

What is the difference between forgetfulness and dementia?

 

🟢 Difference between Forgetfulness and Dementia 🟢

 

 

Both forgetfulness and dementia involve memory decline, but there are important differences in their symptoms.

Memory loss is mainly characterized by small everyday mistakes or momentary forgetfulness.

 

Example situation) The appointment was scheduled two days in advance.

Assuming I received a call from a friend on the day of the appointment asking me to come for dinner with my husband by 7 PM this afternoon.

In the case of forgetfulness: I end up calling my friend again to ask, "What time did you say to come?"

In the case of dementia: Completely forget that a friend made such a call and end up having the husband prepare dinner.

 

✅ Experiences slight inconveniences in daily life but recovers memories on their own or recalls them through clues.

Patients with forgetfulness can usually continue their work and daily activities without significant difficulty.
On the other hand, dementia goes beyond simple memory decline; it can lead to complete loss of memory or an inability to recall even with hints.
Dementia patients cannot remember even recent significant events and even forget the faces of family and friends.
As various cognitive functions such as language ability, judgment, and sense of time and space decline together, it becomes difficult to maintain daily life alone. At first, it may seem like simple mistakes, but over time, they lose their way, forget the concept of time, and cannot find objects.

 

 

🔴 Early Symptoms of Dementia 🔴

Let's look at the 8 early signs of dementia.

If you have 3 to 4 or more out of the 8, we recommend that you undergo a test.

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1️⃣Current memory decline

Recent incidents or conversations are forgotten due to episodic amnesia.

I can't remember what happened yesterday and today.

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Loss of sense of direction in familiar places 2️⃣

Even familiar roads feel like the first time, and I often get lost.

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Difficulty finding or expressing words or phrases

It is difficult to find the right words, and conversations become difficult.

I have poor expressive skills and difficulty communicating.

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4️⃣ Deterioration of judgment and reasoning skills

Making unsafe or inappropriate decisions

At first, it feels like there are frequent mistakes...

Repeated mistakes should be questioned.

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Confusion about time or place for 5 hours

Confusion about date, season, and time

I can't immediately tell what date it is or what day of the week it is today.

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6️⃣Behavior and personality change

An individual who was slow or introverted becomes extroverted.

Showing aggressive tendencies or losing motivation...

You are showing a different personality than usual.

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7️⃣ Increased incidents of placing and losing objects

Forget belongings, put them in the wrong place, or lose them.

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8️⃣ Mood swings and decreased motivation

Feelings of depression, anxiety, and lethargy appear.