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

be more significant.

3. Trouble With Familiar Tasks

Activities that used to feel automatic may become confusing.

Examples include:

  • Following a familiar recipe
  • Using a household appliance
  • Paying bills
  • Using a phone
  • Driving to a familiar place

This can be an important early sign because the task itself is not new.

4. Getting Confused About Time or Place

A person may begin losing track of:

  • Dates
  • Seasons
  • Time of day
  • Where they are
  • Why they went somewhere

They may occasionally become disoriented in familiar surroundings.

Repeated confusion about time or