Concerning?
Possible dementia becomes more likely when changes:
- Happen repeatedly
- Become progressively worse
- Affect several areas of thinking
- Interfere with daily life
- Are noticed by family or friends
The pattern matters more than any single symptom.
Dementia Is Not One Disease
Dementia can have different causes, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Parkinson’s disease dementia
- Mixed dementia
Different types can produce different early symptoms.
Other Conditions Can Look Like Dementia
Several treatable problems can cause memory or thinking changes, including:
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Thyroid disorders
- Depression
