10 Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

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3. Moodiness

People with dementia are likely to experience mood swings. It is common for affected person to show signs of anxiousness or agitation with no apparent reason. Their mood may also change unexpectedly or suddenly from being calm to angry.

This symptom is usually dependent on some other symptoms that the patient is also experiencing on a given day. For instance, if a patient is having a hard time recalling where they place their car keys, this can create a pattern for the rest of the day and will make the person suffer from depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, those with dementia are not even aware that their moods are changing constantly.

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