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According to expert, dementia is a syndrome consisting of a loss of several separable but overlapping intellectual abilities and presents in several different combinations. Check early symptoms as per doctor New Delhi: India’s population is expected to touch 20 crore in 2031 and with this, there is a rising concern and demand for ways to tackle the increasing cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can damage memory and slowly reduce the quality of life. Dr Bharath Kumar Surisetti , Consultant Neuro Physician and Movement Disorder Specialist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad shared with News9 , “Dementia is a syndrome consisting of a loss of several separable but overlapping intellectual abilities and presents in several different combinations.

DSM-5 introduces the term“major neurocognitive disorder,” which is analogous to dementia; it represents a significant cognitive decline in at least one cognitive domain that interferes with daily function that is recognised by the individual, informant, or clinician and documented by neuropsychological testing.” The earliest signs of dementia caused by degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease may be so subtle as to escape the notice of the most discerning physician. Here are the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia: 1) Lack of initiative or lack of interest in work, neglect of routine tasks, or abandonment of pleasurable pursuits/hobbies 2) Gradual development of forgetfulness is th.



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