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Possible Impact of Dementia

Mood swings, irritability, impulsiveness

Changes in social behaviour and personality

Difficulty with problem solving

Unable to focus on tasks

Repetition of a single thought

Loss of movement

Difficulty with language: can’t get words out (aphasia)

Difficulty distinguishing left from right

Colour Lack of awareness or neglect of certain body parts

Difficulty with hand-eye coordination

Problems with reading, writing, naming

Difficulty with mathematics

Defects in vision or blind spots

Blurred vision, Visual illusions/ hallucinations

Difficulty reading and writing

Difficulty understanding language and speaking (aphasia)

Difficulty recognizing faces

Difficulty identifying/ naming objects

Problems with short- and long term- memory

Changes in sexual behaviour

Increased aggressive behaviour

Difficult coordinating fine movements

Difficulty walking Tremors Dizziness (vertigo)

Slurred speech

Changes in breathing

Difficulty swallowing food and water

Problems with balance and movement

Dizziness and nausea (vertigo)

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