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Signs You May Have Dementia, According to the CDC
“Memory often changes as people age. Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does."
It can be frightening not to trust your own mind, and that is the betrayal that those suffering from dementia feel every day, and there are many of them. “Of those aged 65 and older, it is projected that nearly 14 million will be affected by 2060,” says the CDC. “Since dementia is a general term, its symptoms can vary greatly from one person to another. People with dementia have issues with ‘the following symptoms you are about to read about.’”
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You may have memory problems:
“Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a general term for impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with daily activities,” says the CDC. “Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. While dementia primarily affects older adults, it is not a normal part of aging.” Memory loss, “forgetting events, relying on aids to remember (such as sticky notes or reminders),” is a significant clue. -
You may have attention problems:
Your mind may wander, or you may be making many mistakes, such as “misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace your steps: putting car keys in the washer or dryer or not being able to retrace your memory to find something,” says the CDC. -
You may have communication problems:
You might have “new issues with words when speaking or writing: struggling to follow or join in a conversation or having trouble finding the word you're looking for (saying ‘that thing on your wrist that tells the time’ instead of ‘watch’).” -
You may have problems with reasoning, judgment, and problem-solving:
If you find yourself “having trouble planning or solving problems: struggling to pay bills or cook recipes you’ve made for years,” then that’s a cause for concern. -
You may have problems with visual perception beyond typical age-related vision changes:
Do you have “more difficulty maintaining balance or judging distance, tripping over things around the house or spilling or dropping things more frequently?” Then that’s a possible sign of dementia. -
Other signs that may indicate dementia:
According to the CDC, the following may be concerning signs:
“Getting lost in a familiar neighborhood
Using unusual words to refer to familiar objects
Forgetting the name of a close family member or friend
Forgetting old memories
Not being able to complete tasks independently” -
What to do if you fear you have dementia:
Reach out to a medical professional if you need help. “A healthcare provider can conduct tests for attention, memory, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities to see if there’s cause for concern,” says the CDC. “A physical exam, blood tests, and brain scans such as a CT scan or MRI can help determine an underlying cause.”
