Dementia

What are the signs of dementia ?

• Forgetfulness & misplacing items
• Word finding difficulty
• Object naming difficulty
• Difficulty in carrying out daily activities by self
• Difficulty in planning, decision making & multitasking
• Irritability, short tempered mood & rapid mood changes
• Suspiciousness over family members, of theft
• Confused behaviour & wandering away
• Sleep & appetite disturbances

How can we provide help ?

• Neuroimaging, blood & memory tests to pinpoint cause of cognitive decline
• Medications to enhance memory & decrease behavioural problems
• Psychoeducation for caregivers
• Memory enhancing strategies