But forgetting names of relatives or where your grandchildren live could be a sign of dementia. Subtle changes probably mean you need a new eyeglass prescription, but clouding, yellowing or blurred vision could point to glaucoma. Hearing problems or dizziness. Weakening of the nerves in the inner ear over time can cause hearing loss. This can usually be helped with a hearing aid.
Mild dizziness can also occur.
Occasionally, this can be an early sign of impending stroke and should be checked out by a doctor. But skin cancers and premalignant lesions are a concern, and to the untrained eye it's often hard to tell which spots are the bad ones. Ask your doctor about any new growths or changes in existing moles. But debilitating joint pain may be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that requires intense treatment. Rapid weight change.