objects by the wrong name
Stop in the middle of a sentence and not know how to continue
Occasional word-finding difficulty is common with age, but frequent communication problems deserve attention.
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- Misplacing Things and Being Unable to Retrace Steps
Everyone misplaces keys or glasses sometimes.Find Memory Care
A person with dementia may place objects in unusual locations, such as:
Keys in the refrigerator
A wallet in a kitchen cabinet
A phone in a laundry basket
They may then be unable to retrace their steps to find the item.
Some people may also accuse others of stealing things they actually misplaced.
- Poor Judgment or Unusual Decisions
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Examples may include:
Giving large amounts of money to strangers
Falling for scams
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Neglecting personal hygiene
Wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather
Making unsafe financial decisions
This is especially concerning when the behavior is clearly different from the person’s usual personality.Track Health Symptoms
- Withdrawal From Work or Social Activities
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