Alzheimer-kór világnapja – szókincs, videó, hallás utáni szövegértéses feladat

A következő szövegben a demencia (az Alzheimer-kór a demencia egyik fajtája) 10 legfontosabb tünetéről olvashattok. Symptoms vary between Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, but there are broad similarities between them all. The most common early signs of dementia are memory loss and a reduction in practical abilities, which can lead to withdrawal from work or social activities. If you think that these problems are affecting your daily life, or the life of someone you know, you should talk to your doctor, or encourage them to talk to theirs. Early symptoms of dementia Memory loss Declining memory, especially short-term memory (remembering things that have happened recently), is the most common early symptom of dementia. People with ordinary forgetfulness can still remember other facts associated with the thing they have forgotten. For example, they may briefly forget their next-door neighbour’s name but they still know the person they are talking to is their next-door neighbour. A person living with dementia may not only forget their neighbour’s name but also the context. Memories for things that happened long ago may be preserved over recent events. Difficulty performing familiar tasks People with dementia often find it hard to complete everyday tasks that […]