lists increasing difficulty carrying out familiar daily tasks among common early dementia symptoms.
4. Confusion About Time or Place
Losing track of the day occasionally is normal.
But people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia may increasingly lose track of dates, seasons, or the passage of time.
Sometimes they may become confused about where they are or how they arrived somewhere.
The difference is often whether the person can quickly correct the mistake or whether the confusion persists.
5. Problems With Visual or Spatial Relationships
Not every early change involves memory.
Some people may develop problems judging distances, reading, maintaining balance, or interpreting visual information.
These difficulties can potentially affect activities such as navigating unfamiliar spaces or driving.
Vision changes have many possible causes, including ordinary eye conditions, so this symptom alone doesn’t indicate dementia.
6. New Problems With Speaking or Writing
Everyone occasionally struggles to find the right word.
