Take The Quiz!
Early Dementia Or Normal Aging?
Would you be able to spot the symptoms of early dementia? Take this short Quiz to find out.
For each question, please answer "N" for "Normal Aging" and "D" for "Early Dementia".
- 1. _____ Your kids and your grandkids arrive for your regular Sunday Dinner and you completely forgot about it.
- 2. _____ You want to ask your neighbor how her daughter is doing, but you can't remember her name ---until later.
- 3. _____ You sometimes look in the mirror and you don't recognize yourself. It's very strange to you.
- 4. _____ You always miss the turn to get your grandkids regular soccer field.
- 5. _____ You find your glasses in the trash bin, your watch in the refrigerator, or other objects in strange places.
- 6. _____ You usually kept track of your finances, but now your bills are a complete mess.
- 7. _____ You made a doctor's appointment months ago, but completely forgot to show up.
How well did you do? Answers: 1. D 2. N 3. D 4. N 5. D 6. D 7. N
Early Dementia Warning Signs
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Difficulty planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Confusion with time or place
- New problems with finding the right words
- Social withdrawal
- Personality changes