Everyone thinks about memory lapses but this is above all the deceptive symptom of dementia

As the years go by it is quite right and understandable to pay more attention to health and, in particular, to changes in the body. Not only those relating to ourselves, but also to those of our parents now very advanced in age or in any case of people dear to us who are no longer very young.

The important thing in these cases, however, is to try to maintain a clarity of thought and not panic at any possible sign of change. Unless we are doctors or specialists, in fact, we will certainly not be able to make a diagnosis or understand exactly what is wrong.

A fair observation

At the most we can find out from the right sources and understand what are the alarm bells related to a specific condition or to a motor and mental worsening. Not in order to get anxious, of course, but rather with the aim of evaluating the possibility of consulting a doctor and asking him for an expert opinion. In fact, if carried out calmly and judiciously, a correct observation can only prove useful and, in some cases, fundamental.

Everyone thinks about memory lapses but this is above all the deceptive symptom of dementia

Particularly when dealing with elderly parents or relatives, what gives us the most thought is their mental health. Precisely for this reason already a few weeks ago we analyzed the three early symptoms that can hide behind the onset of Parkinson’s. Today we deepen the subject. Speaking, specifically, of a signal often attributable to senile dementia, but which not everyone knows like other more well-known symptoms. In fact, everyone thinks about memory lapses but this is above all the deceptive symptom of dementia.

It is called “bustling”. As reported by a study presented on the website of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità, among the behavioral disorders in people suffering from dementia, the presence of an attitude defined with the name of busyness has often been noted. It refers to the person’s ability to manipulate and touch any object in front of him. Without there being a specific purpose behind the action of taking it in hand. Furthermore, this behavior also includes a willingness to take all possible material objects. With the aim of taking them away from where you are and transporting them to a place that is considered safer. How can your home be, for example.

Although it is not as well known as others, at least to those who do not study medical disciplines, this behavioral symptom is very widespread. For this reason, if present and constant, we could consider consulting a specialist. Without getting anxious, of course, but analyzing the possible causes with the latter and, consequently, understanding how to behave.