Experts have listed 10 red flag symptoms that could be signs of dementia and which should be checked with a GP. Gill Lloyd, a dementia advisor for Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Every three minutes in the UK someone develops dementia, but right now diagnosis rates are at a five-year low due to the pandemic.
“We know some people can be put off seeking a diagnosis for a number of reasons such as thinking memory loss is a normal part of ageing, they don’t recognise the signs, or are just too afraid."
The charity says that asking the same question over again might not be 'called getting old', it might instead be 'called getting ill' and could be a sign of dementia, reports MEN. The sooner people can get a dementia diagnosis, the sooner they can plan for the future and access treatment, care and support, say charity experts.
