Alzheimer's disease: 21 signs and symptoms of the condition linked to dementia
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK
By Helen Johnson
21st Sep 2021, 6:00am
In England, 439,508 patients had a recorded dementia diagnosis as of 31 August 2021, with 62% of those aged 65 and over having a dementia diagnosis, according to NHS Digital.
Of the 439,508 patients with a diagnosis, 424,557 were among people aged 65 and over, with it being estimated that a total of 684,325 65s and over actually have dementia. This means more than a third of people (38%) who have dementia don't know they have it.
But what are the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s to look out for? These are the early, middle-stage and later symptoms of Alzheimer’s – which is the most common cause of dementia in the UK - according to the NHS.
But what are the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s to look out for? These are the early, middle-stage and later symptoms of Alzheimer’s – which is the most common cause of dementia in the UK - according to the NHS.
5. Asking questions repetitively - early symptom
Asking questions repetitively - early symptom (Picture: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
6. Showing poor judgement or finding it harder to make decisions - early symptom
Showing poor judgement or finding it harder to make decisions - early symptom (Picture: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
7. Becoming less flexible and more hesitant to try new things - early symptom
Becoming less flexible and more hesitant to try new things - early symptom (Picture: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
8. Increasing confusion and disorientation – for example, getting lost, or wandering and not knowing what time of day it is - middle-stage symptom
Increasing confusion and disorientation – for example, getting lost, or wandering and not knowing what time of day it is - middle-stage symptom (Picture: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock