Dementia warning signs that are spotted by the layout of a person's home

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia affects 55 million people globally . This neurodegenerative condition impacts cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem-solving skills .

Sadly, there is no cure for dementia, an umbrella term for numerous brain-related conditions, including Alzheimer's and approximately 200 other related variants. However, early detection can help manage the issue .

These neurodegenerative disorders typically affect older individuals, with 40 per cent of those over 65 experiencing some degree of memory loss.

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Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial as it allows for better management of the condition. Experts suggest that one potential sign of dementia-induced memory loss could be the layout of a person's home.

A person suffering from dementia may start placing household items in unusual places. For instance, they might put a kettle in the freezer due to impaired memory making them believe that's where it belongs.

Other possible warning signs include struggling with time and space or becoming lost in familiar surroundings. Some individuals may also forget how to perform everyday tasks, such as dressing or brushing their teeth.

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Dementia guru Dr Richard Restak warns that losing the knack for tasks you used to do without a second thought might be a sign of apraxia. Apraxia is one of the "four impairments" he's spotted in Alzheimer's sufferers.

"A person with apraxia may be able to recognise and even name a toothbrush and toothpaste but may be unable to carry out the act (praxis) of squeezing the toothpaste onto the toothbrush," he explained.

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