Dementia Awareness Week: What are the early signs?
We know that when we get older, our memory may not be what it once was. However, dementia is not a natural part of aging. Dementia is a disease that damages the nerve cells in the brain.
If you’re worried your loved one might have dementia, here are some of the signs to look out for:
- Memory loss – for example, problems recalling things that happened recently.
- Difficulty concentrating, planning or organising – for example, struggling to make decisions, solve problems or follow a series of steps (such as cooking a meal).
- Problems with language and communication – for example, difficulties following a conversation or finding the right word for something.
- Misunderstanding what is being seen – for example, problems judging distances (such as on stairs) or perceiving the edges of objects, and misinterpreting patterns or reflections.
- Being confused about time or place – for example, losing track of the time or date, or becoming confused about where they are.
- Mood changes or difficulty controlling emotions – for example, becoming unusually anxious, irritable, sad or frightened, losing interest in things and personality changes.
With some types of dementia, the person may have difficulty knowing what is real and what isn’t. They may see or hear things that are not really there (hallucinations), or strongly believe things that are not true (delusions).
(Information taken from: https://www.Alzheimers.org.uk).
At Rosewood we have several homes with specialist nursing that can provide care for someone with dementia. We provide our residents with as much support as they need within a safe space. Nurses are available 24/7, activities are adapted to suit each individual and rooms are spacious and homely.
We know it can be hard taking care of a loved one with dementia. We don’t specify visiting hours and friends and families can visit whenever they wish to. This means you can spend quality time with your loved one and leave the care requirements to us.
Enquire at one of our nursing homes today:
The Cottage, Mold: +44 1352 250228
Barley Brook, Wigan: +44 151 342 8886