{"id":350552,"date":"2025-08-17T02:03:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T02:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/350552\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T02:03:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T02:03:39","slug":"dementia-warning-sign-could-appear-in-the-hands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/350552\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia warning sign could appear in the hands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experts have said the symptom could indicate that someone was experiencing the advanced stages of dementia\"ManDementia warning sign could appear in the hands<\/p>\n

A “constant” movement of the hands could be a clear warning sign of a devastating condition.<\/p>\n

Experts have said the symptom could indicate that someone was experiencing the advanced stages of dementia.<\/p>\n

Roughly 900,000 people across the UK were affected by dementia, and the early indicators were often confused with normal ageing processes.<\/p>\n

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Common signs of dementia include memory difficulties and confusion, however there were lesser-known symptoms that could easily be missed or misunderstood.<\/p>\n

The Alzheimer’s Society has said changes in behaviour could suggest dementia was in its later phases.<\/p>\n

The charity explained: “People in the later stages of dementia may behave out of character.<\/p>\n

“These behaviours can be difficult to understand and often have different causes.”<\/p>\n

According to the Mirror<\/a>, this may manifest in the hands, with “constant” wringing potentially suggesting agitation.<\/p>\n

“Many people with dementia become restless and may fidget or pace up and down,” the charity said.<\/p>\n

“They may constantly wring their hands, pull at their clothes or touch themselves inappropriately in public.<\/p>\n

“This could be because of pain or discomfort, needing the toilet, a need for more physical activity or problems with their environment.<\/p>\n

“It may also be because the person used to move around a lot as part of their job.”<\/p>\n

The Alzheimer’s Society said encouraging exercise or activities related to interests and hobbies, both new and from their past, may help manage these behaviours.<\/p>\n

It added: “A rummage box, containing objects related to the person’s past such as pictures, jewellery or souvenirs, may help as it gives the person an opportunity to move their hands.”<\/p>\n

Other symptoms of dementia include:<\/p>\n