Check the risk of dementia – Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society

dementia It is a syndrome that is a deterioration of cognitive function in the brain. which affects the daily life of the patient especially in the elderly, so Therefore, it is important to check whether the elderly in the home have these symptoms or not.

early symptoms of dementia

• Forgetfulness is often unable to remember events that have just passed, such as forgetting that they have eaten.
• Problems with communication, can’t remember the words, use the wrong words
• Lack of concentration in activities for a long time
• unable to do their daily routines as before
• There may be mental or behavioral problems such as paranoia, jealousy, foul language, anxiety.

If found that the elderly in the home have these symptoms. They should be diagnosed with a plan for treatment and dealing with symptoms as soon as possible.

Information as of August 26, 2022
Source: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukcharoen Tangwongchai
Psychiatry Department
Dementia Risk Screening Clinic neuroscience center