Signs of dementia: Know them for timely medical intervention
Dementia is described as the deterioration in cognitive function. This is different from the normal declination of cognitive health which is the consequence of biological ageing. While dementia is mostly seen in older people, it is not an old age related issue. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among older people globally. "Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year," a 2021 WHO report said. "Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that primarily or secondarily affect the brain. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60-70% of cases," the report adds. Dementia gradually grows in an individual. One does not get dementia all of a sudden; instead there are several signs of dementia which show in an individual and these signs worsen in course of time. Detection of dementia sig