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Symptoms

Caregivers often want to know where their loved one falls on the spectrum of symptoms (i.e. mild, moderate, or severe). At Guidelight, we believe the FAST (Functional Assessment Staging Tool) is the best scale for rapid assessment. It's a test that can be performed by you, just by observing!

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There are as many ways to have dementia as there are to be human. 

Dementia symptoms can vary from person to person and by type of dementia as well. If you notice these changes, consult a health care professional for evaluation. In the meantime, you can also check out our store for some instantly downloadable resources and information to give you peace-of-mind.
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  1. Memory Loss that Impairs Quality of Life
  2. Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems
  3. Challenges Completing Familiar Tasks
  4. Confusion with Time or Place
  5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships
  6. New Problems with Words in Speaking and/or Writing
  7. Misplacing Things and Losing the Ability to Retrace Steps
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Concerned about your Loved One? Talk to their doctor early!

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Check out our When You Start to Wonder booklet for more information! 
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