Understanding dementia
The symptoms of dementia can include loss of memory, confusion and difficulties with thinking things through, problem-solving and language. Sometimes people are affected by changes in mood or behaviour which is out of character.
You should seek medical advice immediately if your memory loss is affecting daily life, and especially if you:
- struggle to remember recent events, although you can easily recall things that happened in the past
- find it hard to follow conversations or programmes on TV
- forget the names of friends or everyday objects
- cannot recall things you have heard, seen or read
- lose the thread of what you are saying
- have problems thinking and reasoning
- feel anxious, depressed or angry
- feel confused even when in a familiar environment or get lost on familiar journeys
- find that other people start to notice or comment on your memory loss
You can find out more about dementia symptoms on the NHS website.