6 Early Signs Of Alzheimer's & Dementia You Must Know

Apr 17, 2024, 11:22 IST

Prisha

1. Forgetfulness

Memory loss is one of the most common early symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's. With the loss of memory, one finds it difficult to perform daily tasks and becomes reliant on family members.

2. Failure To Solve Problems

People may start finding it difficult to plan their work or solve their problems which can be a sign of Alzheimer's. 

3. Finding Familiar Tasks Challenging

At an early stage of dementia or Alzheimer's, one may start finding daily tasks challenging.

4. Confusing Time Or Place

It becomes difficult for people with Alzheimer's to keep track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time. 

5. Difficulty In Speaking And Writing

Alzheimer's patients may abruptly stop in the middle of a conversation or struggle with vocabulary. 

6. Misplacing Things 

People with Alzheimer's tend to keep things in unusual places and then forget about it. 

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