Signs of Dementia in Men Poor judgment: may experience deterioration in their judgment leading them to make decisions they may not have made before such as buying large quantities of items they don’t need or wouldn’t have had interest in before. Mood alteration: Dementia can result in significant changes in a person’s mood ranging from depression to anxiety to paranoia. It may be difficult to reason with a person suffering from dementia. Social withdrawal: As tasks become more challenging for so