{"id":19125,"date":"2025-09-30T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/?p=19125"},"modified":"2025-09-26T05:42:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:42:30","slug":"the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/","title":{"rendered":"The Alzheimer&#8217;s Association reveals 5 early signs and symptoms of dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other types of dementia often begin with small changes. A misplaced item, a forgotten word, or a shift in personality may not seem alarming on their own, but together they can point to something more serious. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/10_signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s Association<\/strong> <\/a>stresses that noticing these changes early can help people get the care and support they need.<\/p>\n<p>Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions that<strong> affect memory, reasoning, and daily life<\/strong>. Alzheimer&#8217;s is the most common cause, marked by progressive damage to brain cells. Let&#8217;s explore five early warning signs that the Association highlights and how they differ from normal age-related changes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#5_Early_warning_signs_of_dementia\" >5 Early warning signs of dementia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#1_Changes_in_judgment\" >1. Changes in judgment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#2_New_problems_with_words\" >2. New problems with words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#3_Mood_and_personality_shifts\" >3. Mood and personality shifts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#4_Misplacing_things_often\" >4. Misplacing things often<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#5_Withdrawing_from_activities\" >5. Withdrawing from activities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/the-alzheimers-association-reveals-5-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-dementia-19125\/#Recognizing_signs_of_dementia_early\" >Recognizing signs of dementia early<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Early_warning_signs_of_dementia\"><\/span>5 Early warning signs of dementia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every slip of memory or change in behavior means dementia. There are certain symptoms, especially when they <strong>interfere with independence<\/strong>, that should not be ignored. These are five early signals of Alzheimer&#8217;s and related conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Changes_in_judgment\"><\/span>1. Changes in judgment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Poor decision-making is a sign that can appear early. This might look like unusual choices with money, such as giving away large sums, or neglecting personal hygiene. While anyone can make a careless mistake, <strong>a pattern of risky or uncharacteristic decisions<\/strong> could indicate <a href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/health\/us-study-finds-aerobic-and-strength-training-may-slow-cognitive-decline-in-seniors-at-risk-for-dementia-18198\/\"><strong>cognitive decline<\/strong><\/a>. Families often notice this shift when loved ones stop managing bills, grooming, or household responsibilities the way they once did.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_New_problems_with_words\"><\/span>2. New problems with words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the first signs is <strong>difficulty with language<\/strong>. Finding the right word can become a struggle, or they may misname familiar objects, like calling a &#8220;watch&#8221; a &#8220;hand-clock&#8221;. While everyone occasionally blanks on a word, consistent struggles with speaking or writing can point to more serious changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mood_and_personality_shifts\"><\/span>3. Mood and personality shifts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s and other dementias affect not only memory but also mood. Someone may become <strong>unusually anxious, suspicious, or easily upset<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/psychology\/emotions-and-mental-health\/this-is-why-people-over-65-suffer-from-depression-after-retirement-according-to-psychology-16463\/\"><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/a>, fearfulness, and agitation can show up in familiar settings or when routines change. While aging can bring some irritability, sudden or extreme changes in personality often reflect deeper neurological issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Misplacing_things_often\"><\/span>4. Misplacing things often<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Placing items in unusual spots is another red flag. Someone might put car keys in the refrigerator or store a wallet in a dresser drawer. What makes this symptom different from normal forgetfulness is <strong>the inability to retrace steps and find the item again<\/strong>. In later stages, this can lead to suspicions or even accusations of theft, as memory gaps grow more severe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Withdrawing_from_activities\"><\/span>5. Withdrawing from activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As communication becomes harder, many people living with Alzheimer&#8217;s start to <strong>pull away from hobbies, social gatherings, or even work<\/strong>. They may stop following a favorite sports team or lose interest in activities they once loved because they can&#8217;t keep up with conversations. Withdrawal from social life is not just a personality change\u2014it can signal the frustration and confusion tied to dementia.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_signs_of_dementia_early\"><\/span>Recognizing signs of dementia early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spotting these signs doesn&#8217;t mean a diagnosis is certain, but it does mean <strong>it&#8217;s time to seek medical advice<\/strong>. The Alzheimer&#8217;s Association emphasizes that early detection allows people to access treatment options, participate in clinical research, and plan for the future. If you notice these changes in yourself or a loved one, don&#8217;t dismiss them as normal aging\u2014bring them to a doctor&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other types of dementia often begin with small changes. A misplaced item, a forgotten word, or a shift in personality may not seem alarming on their own, but together they can point to something more serious. 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