place deserves medical attention.
5. Changes in Walking, Balance, or Coordination
Although dementia is often thought of mainly as a memory problem, some forms can also affect movement.
Possible signs include:
- Slower walking
- Frequent stumbling
- Poor balance
- Difficulty coordinating movements
- Becoming more hesitant on stairs
These symptoms can also be caused by arthritis, vision problems, medications, inner-ear disorders, or neurological conditions, so they are not specific to dementia.
6. Changes in Mood or Personality
Someone may gradually become:
- More anxious
- More suspicious
- Irritable
- Withdrawn
- Apathetic
- Easily upset
- Less interested in
