The early signs and symptoms of dementia can vary a great deal and be very subtle. While there are many warning signs some things to look out for include:
Memory loss that impacts day-to-day function. A person with dementia may forget things more often, such as the location of household items, or not remember them at all for periods of time.
Trouble performing familiar tasks. People with dementia can get distracted from time to time with everyday tasks. For instance, they may forget to serve part of a meal.
Language problems. It’s common to have difficulty remembering words every now and then. But a person with dementia may forget simple words or start to mix up words.
Confusing places and times. It can be the case that a person with dementia may forget how to get to a familiar place like a restaurant or house, or feel confused about where they are