Ten Warning Signs of Dementia/Alzheimer's
1. Memory loss affecting normal daily functioning, such as repeating questions or forgetting the names of close friends.
2. Difficulties performing familiar tasks, like driving to a familiar place or getting dressed.
3. Language problems, such as forgetting simple words or inserting words that don't fit the sentence context.
4. Disorientation in time and space, not knowing the day of the week, or getting lost in familiar surroundings.
5. Impairment in judgment, ignoring medical problems that require attention, or mismanaging finances.
6. Problems with abstract thinking, difficulty understanding the meaning of numbers in a calculator, or following recipe instructions.
7. Misplacing items in unusual places, like putting an iron in the refrigerator or a watch in the sugar jar.
8. Changes in mood and behavior; severe mood swings from calm and patient to agitated and irritable, or expressing a lack of interest in previous hobbies.
9. Personality changes, exhibiting atypical behavior such as suspicion towards people or avoiding social interactions.
10. Loss of initiative, losing interest in friends, family, and beloved activities.
