What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Progressive memory loss
- Difficulty with familiar tasks
- Confusion about time or place
- Changes in judgment or behavior
Understanding care
Clinical care may include assessment of cognition, reversible contributors and ongoing practical or clinical support. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Arrange review for gradual memory or thinking changes. Sudden confusion or a rapid change from the person's usual state needs urgent medical assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
