Note down anything else you want to talk to the GP about.
Note down any problems you have with your eyes. Sight problems can sometimes make dementia symptoms worse, so it’s important for your GP to know about them.
If it’s been a while since your last eye test, your GP might suggest you have one.
Treating eyesight problems may help with some of your symptoms.
Note down any problems you have with your hearing. Hearing issues can sometimes make dementia symptoms worse, so it’s important for your GP to know about them.
If it’s been a while since your last hearing test, your GP might suggest you have one.
Treating hearing problems may help with some of your symptoms.
Eye conditions (like cataracts or macular degeneration) can make symptoms of dementia worse.
It can help to ensure the person has an up-to-date eye test. Eyesight problems can make some symptoms of dementia worse.
Untreated hearing loss can worsen dementia symptoms like confusion, agitation, and memory loss.
It can help to ensure the person has an up-to-date hearing test. Hearing problems can make some symptoms of dementia worse.
Dementia Support Line