Parade | The Silent Symptom Most People Don't Realize Could be a Dementia Sign, According to Neurologists
Neurologists frequently hear patients say they chalked up early dementia signs to something else entirely. “Understanding lesser-known signs of neurodegenerative disorders can help with earlier recognition and diagnosis by a medical provider,” says Dr. Tara Carlisle, MD, a behavioral neurologist at UCHealth. While there’s no cure for dementia, sometimes, cognitive decline can be slowed, especially when caught early. Here, neurologists reveal the silent dementia sign that’s often overlooked.