Dementia Symptoms

Problems eating or drinking, risk of choking

Difficulty walking, sitting, or controlling movements

Limited or no verbal communication ability

Losing track of dates, seasons, or becoming disoriented in familiar places

Trouble completing daily tasks like cooking, managing finances, or following recipes

Difficulty remembering recent events, conversations, or where items were placed

Putting things in unusual places and being unable to retrace steps to find them

Struggling to find the right words, repeating conversations, or calling things by wrong names

Loss of interest in hobbies, social activities, or work projects

Increased frustration, restlessness, or aggressive behavior

Problems with numbers, planning, or problem-solving

Becoming confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful, or anxious

Making poor decisions, especially with money or personal care

Changes in sleep patterns, confusion between day and night

Getting lost in familiar places or wandering away from home