Spouses or other family members are often the first to notice signs of cognitive decline in others. The following signs might be a hint that a family member needs to be assessed:
- Losing or misplacing things such as keys more often than in the past
- Struggling to think of the right words to express a thought or identify an object
- Forgetting to keep appointments
- Forgetting recent conversations or events
- Changes in the ability to move
- A decline in thinking skills, such as those involving time management or decision making
- Feeling disoriented or getting lost in familiar places
This content first appeared in the July 2018 issue of UC Berkeley Health After 50.
Published July 17, 2018
