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Dementia's Early Signs Extend Beyond Memory Loss
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By Eitan Gefen
First reported by Walla · 17 hours ago
What happened
Dementia's early signs can extend beyond memory loss to include behavioral or visual changes, making early diagnosis crucial for potential treatment. While new diagnostic tools and medications for Alzheimer's disease offer hope, access remains limited, and lifestyle factors are key to delaying onset.
- 01Dementia symptoms can appear before memory loss, including behavioral and visual changes.
- 02Early diagnosis is critical for treatments that may slow disease progression.
- 03Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) precedes dementia when functional independence is lost.
- 04Alzheimer's is one cause of dementia; other diseases have different symptoms.
- 05Lifestyle factors like exercise and managing health conditions can delay dementia.
- 06Access to early diagnosis and new treatments remains a significant challenge.
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