Stage one: Early/mild dementia
The start of dementia is very gradual and often this stage of dementia is only apparent when looking back. At the time it may be missed or put down to "old age" or work pressure.
Symptoms include:
- an unwillingness to try new things/unable to adapt to change,
- taking longer to do routine jobs
- losing interest in hobbies and activities
- being irritable and easily upset
- showing poor judgment and making poor decisions
- repeating oneself
