Beginning of Dementia: 8 Early Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

8. Withdrawal From Social Activities

A person may stop participating

in hobbies, conversations, or social events.

This can happen because:

• Conversation becomes harder
• They feel embarrassed about memory problems
• Familiar activities become confusing
• Fatigue or apathy increases

Social withdrawal can also result from depression, hearing loss, or anxiety, so the cause needs to be evaluated.

What Is Normal Aging?

Normal aging can involve:

• Occasionally forgetting names
• Misplacing keys
• Needing more time to learn something new
• Forgetting why you entered a room
• Making an occasional mistake

These changes are