other conditions, so it should not automatically be assumed to be dementia.
9. Changes in Mood or Personality
Dementia can affect behavior and emotional regulation.
A person may become:
More suspicious
Anxious
Irritable
Fearful
Easily upset
Apathetic
Unusually withdrawn
These changes may be especially noticeable in unfamiliar situations.
Sudden personality changes should always be evaluated because many medical and psychiatric conditions can cause them.
10. Difficulty With Visual or Spatial Relationships
Some forms of dementia can affect how the brain interprets visual information.
A person may have difficulty:
Judging distance
