Experts say the earliest signs of dementia can be 'surprising' and are often more subtle than expected. Research shows the condition has symptoms, that are not always east to identify. These include failing realise someone was being sarcastic or other lacking social norms.
Katherine Rankin, PhD , a neuropsychologist at the University of California in San Francisco Memory and Aging Center says any change in a person’s usual behaviour or abilities can be a cause for concern If you or a loved on have these signs or symptoms, it’s worth a visit to the docto, But Dr Rankin says it’s important to note they are not “signs of dementia unless they are a change from someone’s previous behaviour.” Dunelm's 'most comfortable' hanging egg chair is 'perfect for British weather' Experts say the signs of dementia can be surprising and often more subtle than imagined ( Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF) 1. Sarcasm and spotting a liar Rankin say people with dementia tend to have a harder time picking up on sarcasm.
She also discovered people they could not tell when someone was lying, although people with Alzheimer's disease were able to. 2. Falling more frequently Frequent falling could be an early signal of Alzheimer’s disease researchers say.
A study published in October 2021 in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience found older people who later develop Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to fall in the years before their diagnosis than those who don't have the con.
