Bad memory or dementia? How to differentiate common symptoms of the disease


We all have, at one time or another, some memory lapse or forgetfulness, which can bring with it some questions, such as: is it bad memory, or dementia? When should I be concerned? How to differentiate one thing from the other?

These doubts increase over time, as dementia is a health disorder that appears in later stages of life, especially in old age.
Therefore, below we will understand what dementia is and how to differentiate it from a simple bad memory, in addition to knowing some tips that can help prevent common age-related forgetfulness.

Different from what we usually think, dementia is not a specific disease, but a set of symptoms caused by some health disorders that affect the brain.

But regardless of its origin, dementia causes some very characteristic difficulties. Are they:

Cognitive problems, which include difficulties in reasoning, planning and organizing
Memory loss
Decreased motor coordination
Mental confusion and disorientation
Difficulties to communicate
Inappropriate behaviors