Dementia is a progressive ailment that may develop with age. As it progresses, it can impede a person’s ability to complete everyday tasks, like feeding or bathing themselves. Recognizing early signs is important, and some senior care therapy treatments can slow the progression of symptoms. Whether for yourself or a loved one, keep an eye out for the following signs. 

5 Symptoms of Early-Stage Dementia

1. Problems With Planning 

Some patients may notice that they have difficulty making plans or solving problems. Keeping track of monthly bills or remembering the steps to an old recipe might prove challenging. An overall lack of concentration means tasks that were once completed quickly, like booking a vacation, take longer than before.

2. Forgetfulness That Impacts Everyday Life

It’s normal to forget where you put your keys now and then; odds are, you eventually remember where they are. Early-stage dementia results in forgetfulness where such memories seemingly can’t be recaptured. The person may have trouble retracing their steps and recalling events, dates, and information. 

3. Trouble With Visual Comprehension 

People with dementia struggle to understand visual images. This can result in difficulties judging spatial relationships, such as while driving, or even distinguishing between colors. Their reading and writing abilities may also decline.

4. Difficulty With Communication 

As dementia progresses, it becomes tougher for patients to follow conversations. They may get lost mid-sentence or repeat themselves. Vocabulary struggles can become evident as they may call items by the wrong name. A senior care facility with speech therapy can help. 

5. Social Withdrawal

As individuals with dementia start to notice struggles in their daily life, like difficulty conversing, they may become withdrawn. Dementia can also result in overall changes in mood, causing suspicion, confusion, or fear; moods may fluctuate rapidly. 

Abbington Assisted Living is proud to provide senior care throughout Columbus, Pickerington, Powell, Chillicothe, and Coshocton, OH. Abbington communities are one-story buildings that are designed with comfort and security in mind, offering comprehensive senior care services in a compassionate, comfortable, and cost-effective manner. Please visit our website or call us directly at (614) 451-4575 in Columbus, (614) 577-0822 in Pickerington, (614) 789-9868 in Powell, (740) 773-4630 in Chillicothe, or (740) 623-4600 in Coshocton.