Comparitive Examples
NORMAL |
DEMENTIA |
Forgets ( forgetting ) relative's name |
Confuses ( confusing ) own room & road |
Forgets keys, wallet |
Puts glass not in sink but in fridge |
Forgets date, knows day, night |
Confuses his room day & night |
Confuses money change |
Does not recognize money |
Understands a proverb |
Cannot interpret a proverb |
Identifies carrot from radish |
Eg : Cannot identify rose from tulip ( difficulty in identifying and differentiating ) |
Pays more for merchandise |
Eg : Wears sweater in June ( odd habits ) |
Forgets to check the mail |
Unable to brush teeth or salute flag |
Speak slowly but meaningfully |
Speak un meaningfully ( gibberish ), use inappropriate words |
Recognizes object and face but not name |
Does not recognize objects/faces |
Does not work due to fatigue |
Does not work due to lack of interest |
Extra care in a task |
Suspicious/paranoid on an issue |
Sad for valid reason |
Rapid mood swings |
