Problems with remembering new information can be one of the main symptoms of reduced cognitive function in dementia- a disease in which a person loses the ability to communicate effectively and interact with the world around him because of damage to nerve cells in the brain.

The specialists of Dementia UK named three signs, which can indicate dementia.

The specialists say that the first is the inability to know places. For example, one can suddenly forget the way to the nearest big supermarket, where one has gone for years.

The second symptom that may indicate the development of dementia is the difficulty in processing information received in the brain. Furthermore, the connection with reality can be curved. A long-retired person may suddenly get dressed and get ready to go to work.

The third common sign of possible dementia is problems with communication skills: a person keeps telling the same thing several times, it becomes difficult for him to use the right words - he confuses the names of objects - reading and writing becomes difficult for him.

Also, during dementia, changes in personality and behavior occur: a socially interactive person can become socially withdrawn, stingy with conversations, demonstrates mood swings, and he faces a tendency to depressive states.