6 Early Warning Signs for Dementia

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@varshapatil1127 2 ай бұрын

1 not shutting door's , taps , gas stove 2 shopping things not needed 3 going to toilets again and again 4 asking time and day multiple times 5 asking about lunch and dinner multiple times my father going through this its very difficult

@fatimamelo3858 Жыл бұрын

Nice presentation sir...

@gabygutierrez8366 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@allieeverett9017 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation sir! Thank you!

@rainesexton3084 Жыл бұрын

My ex is suffering from dementia at 73. My daughter and her special needs son live with me, just the three of us, and every time I forget to turn something off, or can't find my keys, or have to search a little to remember a name or an infrequently used word, I can see that look on her face that seems to ssy, "not you too." I am so tempted when she forgets to turn something off or can't find something to roll my eyes and say, "uhoh." No, I seriously do not worry about me having dementia, but I will be 75 this year and have normal moments of inattention, maybe daydreaming, maybe preferring my own company. I would like to ask everyone making tbese invaluable videos helping family members to recognize warning signs that they need to remember these can be signs of normal aging, unless they become extreme. Tracking your older parent's every mistake and judging them constantly is not only annoying to them. It is demoralizing and ultimately harmful to their confidence, self esteem, and self worth.

@rainesexton3084 Жыл бұрын

I had to add that you do a remarkable job of explaining all the things caregivers need to know but have a very hard time finding out. Thank you for investing your time and energy in helping those of us seeking information and assistance. It can be very lonely out here.

@karenmason4912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , my husband is 75 and was diagnosed with dementia a year ago , and yes it was his driving that caught my attention from as three years ago , of course now he is not allowed to drive since been diagnosed, every day is quite a challenge and I am noticing on a daily basis ,new memory problems are arising from very simple things that he has to do is becoming a challenge for him and he gets so frustrated and quite angry at times especially when I am trying to help him , Thank you so much for the valuable info 🙏🏻💙

@ValTownMSDelta Ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. We noticed these things with our loved one, along with giving in to scam phone calls.

@castironlady1720 Жыл бұрын

Another warning sign would be they are unable to manage their medical prescriptions accurately.

@almavalley9543 Жыл бұрын

@leecowell8165 Жыл бұрын

yeah. especially if you have like 15 of them like me! Fortunately some of those are OTC like iron, aspirin, folic acid, etc. it takes me a good 20 minutes to fill my 7 day pill box. but if I start having difficulty remembering and especially if a doc changes or adds or subtracts CAN you keep those changes "in your head"? its not so much whether or whether not but its CHANGES that one looks for. for example 5 years ago I had no problems managing meds but now I'm beginning to having to reference my med list whereby prior that was not necessary it then becomes a concern.

@lauriemasters5596 Жыл бұрын

I am going through this right now with my husband. I've taken over his daily meds too. He actually asked me to take charge of all paying bills, etc. which really surprised me! He admitted it was too hard for him to concentrate. He is 83, we've been married for 45 years and I know this is the beginning of Dementia unfortunately.

@lauriemasters5596 Жыл бұрын

@@leecowell8165 There is help at some Pharmacy's that will do that for you. At least the prescriptions. For the supplements, is there a family member or friend that would help you with that? I understand your issue.😇

@castironlady1720 Жыл бұрын

@@lauriemasters5596 This comment brings back memories of things that happen over time. Mailing deposit slips instead of checks thinking it was a check. Talking to scammers on the telephone. Misplacing items never to be found again. It’s a long sad road.

@paulbanas5802 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful 👍

@Pluto4EverPlanet 22 күн бұрын

I’ve forgotten names of relatives and thought they were complete strangers. I’ve discussed this with loved ones and was dismissed.

@andrewlowe2962 Жыл бұрын

Driving, funny 😂 dads getting something from a telemarketer need to find out what they want ? He has been isolated his entire life, he’s kinda forgetful not to bad. Thanks for the advice and good information ℹ️

@silentcoconut Жыл бұрын

Oh, basically Monday morning for me.

@FuzzyDoxie 10 ай бұрын

Good luck with your channel

@Sneakyhorse12 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been like this since I was 5, everyone else in the family just drinks, commits suicide or suffers from schizophrenia, I refer to myself as an antisocial space cadet, but I managed to move to another country where I don’t know the language, get a job and am learning the lingo slowly at the age of 60. It’s only dementia if you haven’t been like this your whole life .

@chaseme9860 Жыл бұрын

Yup, there is a difference between dementia and just being dumb.

@oakfat5178 Жыл бұрын

That kind of trivialisation is unhelpful and can even be harmful. Please take the time to work out what actual dementia is like.

@Stardustpal25 Жыл бұрын

Good for you! Enjoy YOUR life! 🪷🪷

@Dustandfuzz Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s a change in the usual behaviours that count. I’ve always had a bad memory. I was scared when I forgot what I just did more than a few times. Remember thyroid disease can mimic mental illness. Turns out I had hypothyroid. Also stress with its lack of sleep can do a number on your thinking.

@oakfat5178 Жыл бұрын

@@Dustandfuzz My ex developed hypothyroidism. The mood swings are a clear indicator of needing to adjust the level of supplementary meds. We both had to learn the changes in mood weren't "the real her" with attitude problems, but a biological consequence.

@gracealexandre3381 Жыл бұрын

My mom kept hearing sounds at night, thinking the radio was left on. She was soon diagnosed with dementia

@myrtillesm3532 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your post.

@bushrasaleemvlog4558 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir God bless you all family members ✝️🙏

@Hippy2021 Жыл бұрын

The worst elderly driving is that they confused the brake and the accelerator. It's a deadly confusion from the other people driving

@elultimo102 2 ай бұрын

My Mother still drove a 4-speed stick when she was 85. She could still drive well and actually renewed her license @ 98, but since we eventually went everywhere together, I usually drove.

@oakfat5178 Жыл бұрын

Forgetfullness isn't a feature of all types of dementia. A patient could have fairly intact memory but poor organisational effectiveness from executive function impairment, for example, or begin with reduced control over how they speak and behave toward others.

@leecowell8165 Жыл бұрын

the thing to look for though is CHANGE. for example I've ALWAYS been absent-minded (much more so than most people). However IF this becomes increasingly habitual then THAT becomes the time to be concerned. For example today I left my keys in the ignition of my truck (at my residence). Something I have NEVER done previously. well it better NOT happen again, see? why? because I cannot recall the previous time because there wasn't any! That was one of the classics that my spouse began with (she passed a few years ago from vascular dementia). She began locking her keys inside her vehicle when she went grocery shopping. I told her BEFORE you leave your vehicle place your keys IN YOUR PURSE. She did not "get the message". I finally started driving her there & shopped with her because she was purchasing dumb things at random. yep the beginning of the end, right there.

@oakfat5178 Жыл бұрын

@@leecowell8165 Thank you for the helpful advice, and also for sharing. Fingers crossed leaving the keys in the ignition was a one-off.

@dondet9060 3 күн бұрын

I’ve seen young people do many of these things. So I guess everyone can forget things.

@emmaapolinario426 Жыл бұрын

Perfect infos re dementia......

@lennarthagen3638 Жыл бұрын

Speak english god damn it.

@bettyboop3353 9 ай бұрын

My psychiatrist looked me straight in my eyes and said if you have Alzheimer’s I will not know it. Someone else will be asking the doctors opinion. A little scary but I also feel relieved that if my normal activities are going wrong someone in my family can get me some help.

@randyscrafts8575 Жыл бұрын

Huh. Can't remember what I was going to say. 🤷‍♂️

@roseymalino9855 9 ай бұрын

It seems as though the only people who recognize dementia are on YT when they should be sharing their wisdom with hospitals and other medical professionals because they're not getting it done.