What symptom is senile dementia?

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In this world, apart from our children, we are close to our parents. Our parents have worked hard for us all their lives, but when we are old, we should try our best to create a good living environment for our parents. Alzheimer's disease is one of the common diseases in modern times. What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? Let's talk about it

What symptom is senile dementia?

1. Personality change: in the early stage, patients with Alzheimer's disease often have some changes in personality, such as anger, suspicion or fear, which is quite different from their original personality. Some people who were very generous in the past are often unconventional and become fussy or cranky.

2. Emotional change: the most prominent symptom in the early stage is the change of emotional activity, which is usually manifested as the weakening of family affection, not caring for their relatives as before, and even becoming indifferent and not caring for anyone. Some patients show emotional instability, emotional fragility, easy tears, depression and restlessness.

3. Memory decline: in the early stage of dementia, memory impairment often occurs. Patients are especially easy to forget things, often forgetting things. In the early stage, they forget recent things, can't remember the names and telephone numbers of acquaintances, and repeatedly say the same words or ask the same questions, so it's difficult to communicate with them in language.

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Reasonable nutrition, should eat more light food, to prevent eating too little or too much. Avoid eating food that is likely to cause physical injury, such as food that is too hot. For patients with poor eyesight, the tableware is good, the color is bright and placed in a bright place. If too many kinds of food are provided at one time, patients will be at a loss. They will not use sharp knives and forks to eat. They will not eat sticky food. Solid and liquid food will be given separately. Do not blame the patient for soiling his clothes during the meal. The patient should help the bedridden to avoid choking.