communication problems deserve attention.
6. Misplacing Things and Being Unable to Retrace Steps
Everyone misplaces keys or glasses sometimes.
A person with dementia may place objects in unusual locations, such as:
Keys in the refrigerator
A wallet in a kitchen cabinet
A phone in a laundry basket
They may then be unable to retrace their steps to find the item.
Some people may also accuse others of stealing things they actually misplaced.
7. Poor Judgment or Unusual Decisions
Changes in judgment can be an early warning sign.
Examples may include:
