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Early signs of dementia and what to watch for

Noticing changes that come with aging can feel unsettling, especially when memory or thinking seems different than before.

Experts Warn These Early Dementia Signs Often Get Missed — But Early Detection Makes A Big Difference

Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

Terry Pratchett’s novels may have held clues to his dementia a decade before diagnosis, our new study suggests

The author’s vocabulary narrowed a decade before diagnosis – a clue that could transform early dementia detection.
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Doctor who's treated 20-year-olds with dementia shares early warning signs you should never ignore

A doctor with thirty years of experience diagnosing young onset dementia patients has shared the symptoms to look out for ...

Early symptom of dementia before memory loss people may not know

A leading doctor has discussed how subtle behavioural changes and hearing difficulties may indicate early dementia, even ...

Superagers Have a Genetic Advantage Against Dementia, Study Says

Some seniors may carry a protective gene that keeps their minds decades younger.

Why people with dementia wander—and how families can keep them safe

In June 2025, an elderly woman with dementia went missing in a forested area in Natuna, Indonesia, while tending to her ...