SELF TESTS
DEMENTIA SELF TEST
In the first half of the year, did any of the elderly members in your family experience the following situations?
No / Yes
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Easily forgetful and getting worse gradually
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Forgot things told by others
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Repeatedly asking the same questions over and over
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Forgot to turn off stove or close water tap
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Lost personal belongings repeatedly, e.g. wallet, keys etc.
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Failed to recognize friends or relatives
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Increase difficulty with handling financial affairs
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Increase difficulty expressing themselves
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Wandering at night, reversed sleep pattern
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If the elderly has more than 2 of the above symptoms, he / she would be recommended to have an early assessment for his condition.
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a decline in brain function, caused by brain cell pathological changes. In addition to memory deterioration, other cognitive abilities, such as language, judgment, execution, calculation, and decision-making will also getting worse with time. These symptoms will affect their daily activities and behavior.