Changes That Have Nothing To do With Memory May Indicate Dementia

When the average person thinks of dementia, generally Alzheimer’s disease comes to mind. At the same time, the person will likely think of memory loss. Both of these conclusions are understandable since Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and memory issues are often, though not always, the first symptom of that disease. Surprising then, to many people, is the fact that there may be earlier indicators of potential Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia than frequent memory lapses. Read the full article on HealthCentral about the many changes that can indicate dementia that don't involve memory: MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   Photo credit Matteo Vistocco: Unsplash                Related StoriesNovember: Time for Celebrating Hospice and Palliative CareTips for Managing Stress for Better Caregiver HealthThe Spectrum of Alzheimer's: An Interview With Gayatri Devi, M.D. 
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