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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

The subtle sign of dementia that might show up while watching TV

Dementia, the slow degeneration of your brain, can creep into your daily life silently, often appearing in the form of harmless symptoms that are brushed aside as forgetfulness. However, even the initial signs that affect memory, coordination, changes in gait, and ability to focus on daily tasks, hide clues of the neurodegenerative disease taking hold of your life, which could eventually rob off independence and self control.

In a new article, Dr. Tim Rittman, a neurology consultant, in an article for Alzheimer's Research UK, highlighted these lesser-known early symptoms of dementia, which could be noticed by close people in the family. One of them can be observed while watching TV.

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