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While symptoms of dementia can vary greatly, at least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia: Memory ; Communication and language ; Ability to focus and pay attention ; Reasoning and judgment ; Visual perception
One symptom alone does not necessarily indicate that a person has Alzheimer's or dementia, says Raj C. Shah, MD, of the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. (Dementia is chronic loss of cognition, usually affecting memory, and Alzheimerâs causes 50% to 80% of dementia cases.) There are many other causes of memory loss, including vitamin B12 deficiency, and brain, thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders. However, having several other symptoms could be a sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Recognizing the signs of dementia can help lead to a quicker diagnosis. Advertisement