Rapidly Progressive Dementia: Key Clinical Features and Assessment

When approaching patients with rapidly progressive dementia, a crucial aspect is to focus on the timing and onset of symptoms. It is essential to ask specific questions about changes in cognitive or behavioral functions over days, weeks, or months. Patients displaying abrupt cognitive changes often have family members concerned about a rapid progression. Different neurologic diagnoses can manifest with various cognitive patterns like memory changes, personality alterations, and cortical signs.