Struggling with numbers while handling money could be an early sign of dementia.
The warning sign could be experienced during shopping trips and while it is often ignored, it is worth taking into consideration if other symptoms are beginning to pop up.
The condition is one that damages the brain and can cause short-term memory loss as a result.
It is currently the leading cause of death in the United Kingdom, with around 55 million people across the country living with the condition.
Dementia refers to a group of disorders that disrupt the brain’s ability to function properly, and a host of types and causes are at play.
The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease, which affects between 50 and 75 per cent of those diagnosed.
Dementia is a crippling illness which eats away at the memory, intelligence and physical strength of its sufferers.
A little known warning sign is experiencing difficulty with numbers while dealing with money in ships.
Other signs include:
1. Short term memory loss
This is a more common sign of dementia, with the most common signs consisting of misplacing essential items like keys, or forgetting what you ate for your last meal.
Occurrences like this can be an early warning sign, especially if they are a recurring theme.
2. Loss of interest
A further sign of demential is a general loss of interest in day-to-day activities that were previously enjoyed.
Dementia impacts thought and memory to the extent that the individual may no longer even consider partaking in the activity as the thought to do so is no longer there.
3. Lacking focus
This is another sign of the condition which could cause distress. If this is the case, it may be worth consulting a medical professional.
4. Rash decisions
Rash actions which are out of character could be a cause for concern as it may be an early sign of dementia.
Spacial awareness can also be affected, prompting clumsiness as a result.
5. Mood swings
Sufferers are often unable to detect this in themselves, but it is something that family members will often pick up on.
Dementia impacts judgment and self-awareness, and an individual acting in a way they do not see themselves diminishes in importance.
