Ten Warning Signs of Dementia

Memory loss that disrupts daily life: forgetting recent information regarding events or needing aids to help you remember (for example sticky notes, reminders on your phone).
Challenges in planning or solving problems: difficulty managing bills or following a familiar recipe.
Difficulty completing familiar tasks: this could be at home, at work or leisure. Challenges with cooking, using a cell phone, grocery shopping, or driving.
Confusion with time or place: forgetting where you are and possibly how you got to that location, as well as losing track of dates.
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relations: challenges with managing balance leading to tripping or possible falls. Difficulty reading due to visual challenges.
New problems with words in speaking or writing: struggling to find a word you are looking for or difficulty following or joining a conversation.
Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps: unable to retrace steps when trying to find something or placing keys in bathroom when typically, they are hung by the front door.
Decreased or poor judgement: unable to manage money well, having difficulty caring for a pet, and paying less attention to hygiene.
Withdrawal from work or social activities: not wanting to do typical hobbies or keep up with what’s happening.
Changes in mood and personality: getting easily upset or fearful in usual activities; possibly being suspicious of people or places.

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain/ten-warning-signs.html

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