Overview
Dementia is a collection of symptoms that can occur due to a variety of possible diseases. Dementia symptoms in Sacramento CA include impairments in thought, communication, and memory.
Symptoms of dementia
If you or your loved one is experiencing memory problems, don’t immediately conclude that it’s dementia. A person needs to have at least two types of impairment that significantly interfere with everyday life to receive a dementia diagnosis.
In addition to difficulty remembering, the person may also experience impairments in:
- Language
- Communication
- Focus
- Reasoning
- A complete series of memory and mental tests
- A neurological exam
- Blood tests
- Brain imaging tests
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grains