AGE OR IS IT SOMETHING MORE?
COULD YOU HAVE DEMENTIA?
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS AND
HOW IS DEMENTIA DIAGNOSED?
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WHAT IS DEMENTIA? RON:
VALISA SAUNDERS:
What is dementia?
Broad term for loss of
cognitive function,
Alzheimer's Disease: most
common cause of
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF
DEMENTIA? RON:
VALISA SAUNDERS:
Challenges in planning or
solving problems
retrace steps
Changes in mood and
personality
HOW IS DEMENTIA DIAGNOSED? RON:
No one test that confirms a
diagnosis
History of behavior patterns
very important
Blood tests to rule out
reversible metabolic
causes
Evidenced-based guidelines
with clinical
criteria
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