Quick access to main page (top) Direct access to main contents Quick access to main page (bottom)

Rubbing Hands and Personality Changes: Lesser-Known Signs of Dementia

wikitree Views  

Memory decline, language impairment, and changes in personality and emotions are well-known symptoms of dementia. However, there’s a lesser-known sign that shouldn’t be overlooked: the habit of rubbing and wringing one’s hands.

PeopleImages.com - Yuri A-shutterstock.com
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A-shutterstock.com

According to a report by The Mirror, the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK recently issued a warning that hand movements could signal dementia. Specifically, the constant wringing of hands is often associated with anxiety and is a common symptom in dementia patients.

Alzheimer’s Society explained that individuals with dementia may display behaviors like rubbing their hands, tugging at their clothes, or touching themselves inappropriately in public. These actions can be triggered by pain, discomfort, the need to use the bathroom, increased physical activity, or environmental changes.

Tugging at clothing is another frequent behavior among dementia patients, who may become anxious, fidget, or pace around. In the later stages of the disease, people may also act differently from their usual behavior.

Alzheimer’s Society provided several strategies for managing these behaviors. They recommended encouraging activities or exercises tied to past hobbies or new interests, which can help engage dementia patients. Additionally, they suggested using memory boxes filled with personal items—like photos, jewelry, or mementos—to stimulate and help patients engage their hands.

Other common symptoms that may indicate dementia include aggression, signs of pain or agitation, hallucinations or delusions, repetitive actions, and sundowning syndrome. These behaviors are critical for healthcare providers to assess when diagnosing and managing dementia.

wikitree
content@viewusglobal.com

Comments0

300

Comments0

[LIFESTYLE] Latest Stories

  • Hate the Dentist? You Still Need This One Crucial Cleaning
  • How People With 12% Body Fat Stay Lean—Without Diets or Crazy Workouts
  • Shocking Study Finds Cancer-Causing Arsenic in Brown Rice
  • Forget the Scale—This Is the Fat That Really Matters
  • Fasted Workouts: Why Skipping Breakfast Might Boost Your Fitness
  • Doctors Urge Caution as Killer Bacteria Found in Warm Seawater

Share it on...