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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Nicola Roy & Matthew Bunn

6 'hidden' dementia warning signs as sense of humour change could be red flag

Dementia is a condition that has affected millions of people and their families across the UK, with 900,000 people currently living with it. A decline in cognitive function, including problems with speaking and remembering, are among the most well-known symptoms of the disease.

But some more subtle personality changes are often brushed off, Daily Record reports. According to The Mirror, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Personal physician and private home-visiting GP Dr Suhail Hussain says: “There may well be subtle changes in personality in all types of dementia before memory loss occurs.”

The doctor shared the following red flags that could signal someone has the brain condition.

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