Early Signs Of Dementia You Don't Want To Ignore

[@BobandBrad]

For more information check out our Podcast with expert Dr. Nathaniel Chin “The Differences Between Alzheimer's & Dementia”- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqnOhX6biqykqM0

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

Thank you very much for doing this video.

[@glendawoodward8750]

There is no T in alzhimer.

[@Aqualyra]

But there are 2 e's. ​@@glendawoodward8750

[@catherinebrims8986]

Thanks for video some of these signs are also Attention Deficit Disorder. I am 70 and finally got diagnosis now involved in DBT therapy. Distress Behavioural Therapy. I have misplaced things throughout my life.

[@AngelaJones2433]

Menopause can make you have some of these symptoms!!! This is so crazy me and my nurse friend were just discussing this subject earlier.

[@sybilreneemcgowan1472]

I swear I lost 20 IQ points when I hit menopause. I was a real estate broker and kept forgetting appointments. Thankfully that ended but it took awhile.

[@Westernwilson]

I am surprised you would say this. I am well past menopause as are most of my friends. Aside from hot flashes, no issues at all. We have absolutely not had any kind of cognitive declines or confusion, nor did we at onset of menopause. On the contrary we have found aged, wiser and post menopause we are more creative and better thinkers than ever before.

[@michellerobinson3572]

Or even depression, too confusing

[@csc8697]

Lack of sleep due to hot flashes

[@ReBrink]

Yes, menopause or even thyroid problems and fibromyalgia. I have all three.😝

[@ruthm8931]

These are some of your most important videos! I am thankful for Mike's interview with Dr.Chen and thank you Brad, Mike and Bob, for always looking out for your viewers.

[@pyrsartur3675]

I don’t believe it helpful.

[@LahainaStrong444]

i sometimes struggle with words in my sentences, I'm not a top wordsmith, but usually it's just because I'm stressed by trying to find the right verbiage. we just need to relax! Brad I'm sorry about your friend (you mentioned) that's going through some difficulties.🌺

[@Mark-jd1fr]

As an RN it was common to ask the elderly some questions to assess mental status.One question was what day of the week, the date, the month. I believe that was a bad question. I didn't realize until I retired that the day of the week or date wasn't as important anymore. Every day was a day off. Didn't need to keep track of when my next workday was.Now just need to remember that the trash pick-up is Friday.

[@louannhuber2651]

Next time I go to the Medicare wellness checkup, when they ask what day it is, I’m going to say Saturday. Date- I don’t know. Year - I don’t know. 😂😂😂.

[@meralguzey..ph.d538]

Nutrition and physical activities are important.

[@cbak1819]

A time of stress can also cause memory loss.. anxiety as well. Even sickness. Covid for instance.

[@maryturko6490]

This was very helpful. This disease is so bad. My darling sister in law took years to descend into her oblivion. Everything frightened her and she would lash out. She fell and broke her hip but refused to use a walker. So she would fall over and over again until she could no longer get out of bed and she stopped eating. I cry thinking about her being so confused and afraid and alone. When younger, we would take road trips and spend our time laughing. I try to keep that memory foremost in my mind.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

I totally understand. My grandmother is trying to cook with one hand while using a cane.

[@alisonh2112]

In my own experience, other people (like close family or friends) will notice the small, yet significant changes. Some of the things mentioned happen further down the journey. My mom, 80 years old, was diagnosed with Alzheimers at Stage 4. She can still have a conversation (although does have difficulties at times), she can still dress herself and do bathroom things on her own. But, she isn't driving anymore, isn't in charge of bill paying any longer, and only can prepare very simple meals that don't require recipes.

[@usaboston2010]

Always Making Great Videos .

[@ruth4489]

Thanks for addressing this topic, everyone thinks that dementia eventually becomes Alzheimers but thats not true. Keep in mind, months of lack of sleep especially if you are in pain from arthritis or other illnesses, can cause memory fog, Keep that in mind. Sometimes better nutrition, proper hydration, and lots of sleep help with cognitive issues. For some reason the elderly in their 80s and 90s forget to drink water and this can cause them to be forgetful and once they go to the ER and they pump them up with an IV bag of fluids, they feel better. I have had this experience with my mom and grandma and even the nurses couldnt tell that their cognitive issues was due to severe dehydration. Also, it usually runs in the family, that is a sign that should be taken seriously especially in your 30s and 40s. Prevention is key so stay away from alcohol, illicit drugs, sugar, and try to do mental games like playing chess, mahjong, eating green leafy veggies, and taking fish oil. Most psychiatrists recommend reading books every day, and conversing with people is important because it forces you to try and remember things and people will notice first before you do that you are forgetting things.

[@melizaramirez4557]

I agree. Its just frustrating because some/ most are aware that they need to drink more water, eat better, cut out sugar , exercise,etc... but dont want to change their life style.

[@vallee3140]

glad you mentioned this, I am awful at keeping hydrated, but lately I make sure to drink lots of orange barley well diluted.

[@rosejenkins4731]

Great comment! Thanks

[@Westernwilson]

Alzheimer's does not really "run in families". Only about 5% of Alzheimer's cases are genetic in origin.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

So true! We have people coming in to our ER very OFTEN who are dehydrated and many times to the point of bladder and/or kidney infection. They act so much like they are having a stroke that many times we have to do brain CT's on them. I think a lot of time elderly people are sitting at home, not drinking enough water, in their very warm homes and don't realize how much fluid they are losing through their skin until it's too late.

[@HanaRoad2]

This is a great show! Thanks!

[@Aqualyra]

I had the word finding problem happen right after a mild concussion and while it got better it has yet to completely resolve and it's been 5 or 6 years! 😬

[@brg2743]

Such good information.

[@GrannyLinn]

I won’t know. I keep 3 calendars and a daily to-do list. My meds are in weekly boxes marked “am, noon, pm, bedtime.” If I had to keep it all in my brain, I’d probably be in trouble.

[@BobandBrad]

A lot of people do all those things! I've been doing them since I turned 30!!

[@phychicmusic]

I miss BOB!😭

[@Discern2025]

thank you for this very important information.

[@watermelonwishes4193]

Ugh I have almost all of these. Not sure if it's age catching up on me, bad anxiety, depression, or Alzheimer's or Dementia.

[@karahamil3657]

Another sign… reading a teleprompter and not realizing you’re not suppose to read EVERYTHING on it …. Pause……

[@charmc4152]

😂

[@Billw0006]

Good one. But that also indicates someone being a leftist traitor. MAGA Vet, :)

[@dianeandries1331]

What is a teleprompter plse?

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

@@dianeandries1331 The thing newscasters and the like read from when they're reading the news. Anything a television person reads from. I'm guessing that at least one of the political leaders in the US does this, from other comments. They're both unfit for office. One's a narcissistic would-be dictator and the other is someone who should be enjoying his retirement.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

It's like a big TV screen with text of what someone wants to say in a public speech. Instead of reading paper notes, they can read it off the screen. I think the point of the original comment is there might also be instructions like [Wait for Mr. Smith to join you on stage.] (This is not meant to be simplistic, in case the question is posed by a non English speaker!)

[@hollacewilliams4341]

Have prob with some of these after having covid ...

[@susancarr8998]

Thank you very much!

[@angelaharris1112]

Yes, about a year ago i realized something wasnt right. With my vision and my behavior, concentration. I saw a Neurologist who sent me for cognitive studies. I have non Alxhiemers dementia. Ther are I think 5 tyoes of dementia but ncluding Alzhiemers. They all end up with same result. Then i was referred to a Neuro Opthamologist and discovered im going blind.

[@charmc4152]

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can receive treatment that helps you remain as functional and independent as possible for as long as possible.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

Oh no. I'm so sorry. 😢

[@littlebitofhope1489]

Well that sucks rocks. The same thing happened to my best friend.

[@carolpiirto5613]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. Information was through, very helpful, eye opening thanks to Dr. Nathan Chin's knowledge and experience.

[@Ben-bg2lp]

I always forget I have dementia. I always forget I have dementia.

[@carolbenson6524]

So glad to see your videos again!!!!!

[@Rochelle721]

I have been wondering why I can no longer speak verbatim. I used to be able to, word for word, who said what in a conversation. I lost the ability within the last handful of years, I’m 48. It is extremely frustrating, embarrassing & deep down, scary (for me). There are other things too. I can’t concentrate to save my life. I have a hard time following along in conversations & when watching tv. My mind just wanders off & pretty soon I don’t even know what I’m watching or what one is talking about. There’s so much, but I don’t have enough time to get into it here. Thank you both so much for covering this topic. 💜

[@iwillstom]

These could be symptoms of any number of diagnoses. I remember the gist of a conversation but I couldn’t relay it to someone else later verbatim. I don’t know if I was ever able to do that. I am a highly strung, over analytical person so my mind is constantly churning over multiple things at once at any given moment. I think that has a huge effect on my concentration and memory.

[@Rochelle721]

@@iwillstom Right. I am similar. I like to know the, “why,” to everything & am high strung, too. I have Adies Tonic Pupil in my left eye from stress. There are so many variables, I feel better when I have answers so that my brain can rest

[@iwillstom]

@@Rochelle721 I’ve also become a bit of a hypochondriac after being treated for so many years for other chronic conditions. It’s so hard to know what is “normal” aging and what isn’t.

[@Rochelle721]

@@iwillstom Exactly. Information is power. The more we know, the better off we can be

[@Coffee_is_ready]

If you are a woman, it could be perimenopause. It is amazing what peri does. It is not talked about it enough. Research symptoms and what can help. Hormone therapy has made big progress.

[@sallieredman7349]

Oh dear. I have all of these!

[@kellypatterson9456]

Is sudden anger a sign?

[@BleakVision]

I miss the hard hitting medical content of old were you would be shown actual patients.

[@TRuth.T]

I was recently told that it's often causes by dental bacteria...

[@yvonnegavin4951]

I have most of these problems every day, sometimes I think the only way I wont do something wrong is if I do nothing at all. Unfortunately this is normal for me I feel like I live with dementia all the time. It was made much worse by menopause.

[@jaindeau772]

Since there’s no proven treatment, I don’t want to know whether I have dementia, except I guess I do need to know soon enough that I can still effect an exit of my own choosing.

[@Westernwilson]

It will be a boon when we can put in place a legal advance directive for that purpose...

[@alexg1668]

My Aunt stopped reading her paper and doing puzzles and she stopped calling me on the phone.

[@melizaramirez4557]

My mother in law has ALWAYS had most of these problems, and now that she is getting older, are the chances of dementia higher...or is that just something else?

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

My husband too, because of neurodivergence. I can't see how that would increase the chances of dementia, though, because dementia refers to the decline in function, so it's relative to where you started

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

She very well could have undiagnosed ADHD. I have all of these problems to a degree also. I was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive type in my late 40's. It's more common than a lot of people think, and there are MANY older people that have gone undiagnosed and, sadly, end up in nursing homes with "dementia." Stimulant medication may be all she needs for focus and motivation, but it doesn't help the bad memory part... at least not for me.

[@shirleyjackson3893]

I use Alexa to remind me of things and to set timers. That has helped me a lot.

[@charmc4152]

The problem is some people are watching tv, reading a book or from their phones, AND trying to carry on a coversation sometimes, and they can't follow any of it! 😉

[@catherinegray1367]

I firmly believe that is the cause of most MCI (mild cognitive impairment-don't look up the 8 signs - I'll save you some time- you have all 8. We get constant dopamine hits from our phones/texts/sm/surfing and we can't pay attention to the last thing we said, let alone what we had for breakfast. I'm turning 58 in 2 months, had 20/20 memory and now I've got 10/10. I can't see all of the things I used to see in my mind- like "what was I just talking about??" Sigh.

[@Westernwilson]

Sorry. Not what they are talking about at all, and they took some pains to differentiate between what you are describing, which is distracted-ness and absentminded-ness, and actual cognitive impairment. Someone who is distracted may muff a reply, but they can recover and rejoin the conversation. Someone with dementia cannot do that recovery.

[@melanieopperman6688]

On Dementia Carenlazers Dr Natali mensions difficulty walking as another sign someone might have dementia.

[@rajanis1471]

Is there any remedy ? Please suggest

[@kat8929]

Recently I’ve heard dementia being referred to as type 3 diabetes. Trying a ketogenic/carnivore diet with no more than 20 grams of carbs total may slow the progression of the disease. For more information, I recommend Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. Ken Barry.

[@charmc4152]

Coconut oil, turmeric...

[@Westernwilson]

There is no actual remedy...yet. But research indicates the single best preventive measure you can take is to get aerobic exercise regularly as you age.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

It's hard to explain it to others. Like trying to describe a smell. I have noticed a lot of difficulty with Math. I will do some math and later look at it and it's all wrong which is totally shocking. For me, it's weird because I have never had issues with it. And blurred vision in my left eye. AFter the MRI I saw all the white matter hyperintensities on my brain and I know it's not my imagination, or menopause, or stress.. It's real. Now I have to completely change my future plans and feels like the life I was planning is completely gone. I have been making yt videos for a few years now and want to keep a legacy and a timeline of things. It's important for my future and for the ones that will try to see where it started.

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

1) -- always had trouble remembering names unless I see them written down 2) -- usually not an issue, I tend to spend my day in concentration 3) -- reading recipes or small writing with poor contrast.... As I hit my late 50'a and into my 60's, while I can still read most tiny print from 8-10 feet away (I had 20/10 and 20/15 vision most of my life), I find reading small or poorly contrasted print is much harder if it is within 3 feet or less of my face... I have to use a magnifying lens or cheaters, and use brighter lighting especially for the print on labels for which the text and background colors are made specifically to make them harder to read... They do not seem to want me to note the ingredients that they are now adding to the foods. 4) -- I have not had this issue since early childhood, but many have questioned my choices in terms of what I am wearing with what. 5) -- Many people think I am crazy because I do not hold their belief system values. And the individual people who say this to me also seem to like my late brother who as a teenager wanted my parents to give him all of their money and belongings, so he and his band could embark on their music career. 6) -- Since childhood, I have had the issue of occasionally hearing the sounds people say, but my brian not actually processing the sounds into speech until several HOURS later, often waking up out of sleep as I was bothered by it all day, with the solution... So yes, I would come back and ask... "Is this what you said (so many hours or days ago)? 7) -- I have had that issue for decades, but a lot of it is that I had a friend's family living in my home for several years, and a lot of their stuff is still in here (ten+ years later... the dad died and they moved in with grandma, so no room, and the mom wants to go through everything before the now adult children get THEIR belongings -- bikes, etc out of my garage and home)... and with my bad knee, it is hard to make room, to clear out a section, to make room, so I can look for my tools (or whatever) I placed in this area 5-6 years ago (and then have to put everything back so I can get around with my daily routine). 8) - No issues with ordering of processes, mediciations or financial issues. 9) -- appointment management, I use my email to send me new emails so I always see them every day near the top of the list... reforward them or reply to keep them near the top. 10) -- I was taught to ALWAYS be early, my parents often had me at a location over 90 minutes BEFORE I was supposed to be there. 11) -- Social withdrawal -- been guilty of that due to lack of money until I was approved for disability (living on a few hundred dollars a month tended to mean you rarely went out), my bad knee making me not go on long walks, IBS making me less likely to go to church and the like (having to fast for several hours before attending so I did not risk soiling myself is a bit of a struggle... and no food meant I was less likely to follow what was said... and for the past 20 years, amplified music gives me very painful headaches... So I listen to recorded services and skip the music sections. I go to the dog park when I have a working vehicle so my pups can run and play, otherwise I walk them in the yard and to visit the chickens when I do not.... they love chicken feed they drops out through the fence.

[@elliesambrook5929]

Having pets is a God send x

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

I guess you don't have dementia, then. Sounds like you're doing really well. God bless x

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

Contrast - Get checked for cataracts.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

Also, they do not want us to read ingredients. I use a magnifying glass for some foods.

[@DirtyDovi]

Both Dementia and Alzheimer's run in both sides of my family.. I remember having a Great memory. Fast forward through life [radiation therapy then years later chemo] How Things Have Changed.. I've been dealing w/ brain-fog / chemo-fog for decades, and I KNOW when it's happening, Notice when the switch flips so to speak, and when memory fails It also kicks Extreme Anxiety into motion, then triggering one of two other things.. Fight-or-flight or Depersonalization.. It's like a double-whammy.. ***I Failed at most of the things mentioned on here.. "Great." I doubt that it's actually early-onset-dementia, but, that'd be My 'luck'.

[@luciyafrancis3530]

How to overcome this problem sir????

[@jaindeau772]

Exactly the question! Unless there is effective treatment (as far as I know there isn’t), I don’t know why knowing early is a good thing.

[@Westernwilson]

@@jaindeau772 Early diagnosis is important because it rules out the many treatable conditions that also share these symptoms...ie. a brain tumour, cardiovascular disease, long Covid. Early diagnosis also means measures can be taken to prevent tragedy ie. deciding to stop driving, or cooking for oneself (because awareness of basic food safety also erodes), and making plans for where and when you want to go into care, should that become necessary.

[@Liz-cmc313]

How do i know as a 57 yr old female if its Menopause or early signs of dementia?

[@comment8767]

If you vote Democrat, it is dementia.

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

Very good question! I suppose if HRT helps, it's not dementia?

[@accesstoyoga1296]

Go get checked out. I was a branch manager of the Alzheimer's Society uk. I worked alongside a Memory Clinic and can confirm that the testing was quite comprehensive. I can recall many instances where dementia was not given as the final diagnoses but instead other things including menopause, fibromyalgia, even in a couple of cases carbon monoxide poisoning! So, always get checked out if you can. May save further anxiety. More anxiety can make things worse. xx

[@Liz-cmc313]

Thank you ladies

[@janetandrews1306]

Interesting 😊

[@sj6728]

Thank you for this information. I do not have any of the signs. Whew!!!

[@vallee3140]

Is it the same for Alzheimers?? and I do worry, I seem to have forgotten a lot of my younger days, but I did have ECT for bad depression after having a baby, and have heard that can cause loss of memory.

[@heatherh3457]

Get checked for sleep apnea because it can also cause these symptoms.

[@adrienne80s]

Where is the other guy?

[@BobandBrad]

You can find the most recent updates on Bob here, www.bobandbrad.com/resource-category-page/ataxia

[@evelyne7071]

For me, it’s making sure to put things back where they’ve always been found before, so that’s where they’ll be again. Remember to remember to return things in their proper place. Recently, I read that nine or more hours of sleep is one of the scientific indicators.

[@pyrsartur3675]

Why does it matter. Nothing helps. The medications are very ineffective. I mean seriously, it’s a more depressing diagnosis then cancer. The only reason I would want to know is so I can off myself before I become a burden. Maybe that’s a good enough reason. But honestly, who wants to know they are getting dementia?

[@jaindeau772]

I’m with you! If/when I’m diagnosed with cancer, I’ll be comforted knowing it’s better than dementia in that death will likely come sooner. I want a dementia diagnosis only early enough to be able to effect my exit plan

[@Westernwilson]

It matters because these symptoms can be a sign of other, treatable conditions.

[@JAMinerViews]

Well at least I'm consistent...

[@cbak1819]

Not eating a balanced diet can effect cognitive function..

[@margaretchayka6878]

Get off sugar and carbs, and get a physical routine going. Do it now, don't wait.

[@kellyannpage1469]

Thyroid

[@brandondorsey5064]

Send this to th WH

[@montanasky2253]

🎉😂

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Donny needs it worse!

[@kellyannpage1469]

Biden good example

[@tammileroux3329]

Oh honey, I'm sure you meant trump. Maybe that dementia thing you should look into huh?

[@Westernwilson]

Actually he is not. While Mr. Biden has a mild speech impediment, that does not reflect any loss of cognition.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Actually, Trump is a better example, and dementia runs in his family.

[@johnluiten3686]

Almost every one of these “signs” are a matter of degree. If you take these things to heart, you will go crazy. We all have these “symptoms” in various amounts as we age. None of us are immune. Beware, or you’ll be frightened for no reason. Indeed, I suspect if you actually understand what these clowns are saying, you are OK. In other words, if you can see that you skip a beat every now and then and have a good laugh you’re doing just fine. What I see happening here is that these recommendations are more for family than you personally. Bob and Brad should stick with what they know, rather than attempt to generate clicks through FUD!

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

I think my parents are beginning to have some of these issues, but not all. Enough to notice, though. Thank you for the video!

[@Billw0006]

The current US president also has trouble discriminating between the basics: Left from Right, Right from Wrong, Good versus Evil!. MAGA-Vet, FJB

[@Westernwilson]

Does he? I thought that was the trouble with the former guy!

[@Billw0006]

@@Westernwilson So you're with Sweet Barry, Kapo Soros, and Pedo Joe intentionally destroying America? You get that part, don't you?

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Yeah, I think you mean Trump.

[@Billw0006]

Very useful, thanks, guys. MAGA Vet.

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

What is a MAGA Vet?

[@Billw0006]

@@JaneAustenAteMyCat Pro-Trump 'Nam Veteran