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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Kieren Williams News Reporter & Cathal Ryan

Seven early warning signs of dementia sufferers think are part of 'getting old'

Dementia is a serious disease that can often be as devastating for not just the patient but their loved ones too.

Associated with the function of a person's brain, dementia is a group of related syndromes that manifest in a variety of ways.

Some of these symptoms can be surprising as people often confuse them with just getting old. As with any illness, the earlier the symptoms are spotted and dementia diagnosed, then the better chance the patient has.

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