痴呆症影响英国近100万人;卫生官员敦促家庭寻求帮助,以保持记忆或改变行为。 Dementia affects nearly 1 million in UK; health officials urge families to seek help for persistent memory or behavior changes.

随着英国近982 000人患有痴呆症,预计到2040年将增至140万人,卫生官员敦促家庭在节假日观察早期迹象,如记忆恶化、困惑、情绪变化或日常工作困难。 With dementia affecting nearly 982,000 people in the UK and projected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040, health officials urge families to watch for early signs during the holidays, such as worsening memory, confusion, mood changes, or difficulty with routine tasks. 虽然偶尔的健忘是正常的,但长期存在的问题,如在熟悉的地方迷路、饮食管理有问题、或物品在异常地点被误置等,可能表示痴呆。 While occasional forgetfulness is normal, persistent issues like getting lost in familiar places, trouble managing meals, or misplacing items in unusual spots may indicate dementia. 专家强调,这些症状不是正常老龄化的一部分,建议进行全科医生评估访问,以便及时提供支助和护理规划。 Experts stress that these symptoms are not part of normal aging and recommend a GP visit for evaluation to enable timely support and care planning.