{"id":5462,"date":"2024-05-29T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/?p=5462"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T07:44:56","slug":"dementia-early-signs-how-to-reduce-your-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/dementia-early-signs-how-to-reduce-your-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia: Early Signs & How to Reduce Your Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Written By:\u00a0Sin Tze Ean Cyan (Clinical Psychology Trainee)<\/a><\/p>

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Verified By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)<\/a><\/p>

Dementia is characterized by a range of symptoms affecting one\u2019s cognitive abilities (e.g., memory loss, logical reasoning, judgement, and decision-making), behavior and mood. In simpler terms, dementia is a condition that affects the brain, leading to a decline in memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday activities.<\/p>

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Now, when you think of the term \u2018dementia\u2019, what comes to mind? I believe it\u2019s common for most people to picture older men or women who often misplace their reading glasses or have trouble remembering everyday occurrences. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

However, it might come as a surprise to you that whilst it is true that dementia is most common among those in their 60s and beyond, it is also possible for people as young as those in their 20s to begin experiencing symptoms of dementia.<\/p>

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