As we get older, we’re likely to notice some changes in our mental abilities. For most of us, it’s nothing to worry about.
But dementia is different. It’s not a normal part of getting older.
The first signs of dementia are often small to start with, but get noticeably worse over a matter of months, as opposed to more gradual changes over many years.
Symptoms may start to affect your daily life, making it more difficult to manage everyday tasks and activities by yourself.
Dementia looks different for everyone, but we’ve put together some common ways these symptoms might appear.
By knowing the signs, we can make sure that we don’t brush off or ignore some of the lesser-known symptoms, to help everyone with dementia get a crucial early diagnosis.
