The following are the most typical symptoms for persons with dementia. If you notice any of your family members showing some of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor：
1. Memory impairment especially short term memory affecting self-care abilities
2. Difficulty in performing familiar tasks
3. Disorientation towards time, place and person
4. Poor or decreased judgment
5. Misplacing things
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Changes in mood or behavior
8. Changes in personality
9. Loss of initiative
10. Problems in self-expression
