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What are the early signs and symptoms of dementia?

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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dementia: Early signs often include repeating self multiple times as if it was something new, losing things, getting lost going to familiar places and being more defensive and avoidant.

Answered 8/31/2012

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Memory problems: Alzheimers is the most common type of dementia. First there is trouble forming a memory and ultimately an inability to form a new memory. Word finding problems and trouble paying bills, driving safely, and making decisions follows.

Answered 8/20/2017

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