Dementia is often misunderstood, but getting the right information is the first step to helping yourself or someone you know.

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Dementia

can

show

up

in

many

ways,

including

changes

in

thinking,

movement,

behaviour,

perception,

and

daily habits.

CHANGES THAT MIGHT BE DEMENTIA

Everyone’s experience of dementia 

is different, and memory problems aren’t always the first sign.

Paying attention to new behavior that doesn’t make sense is the first step for you to identify the cause and get the right support, treatment, and symptom management.

Learn more about dementia

Learn more about dementia

IT’S
NOT
JUST
CONFUSION

It might be dementia

Are you noticing changes in thinking?

Such as trouble with conversation, forgetting things, struggling with money, completing familiar tasks, or learning new information.

Are you noticing changes in movement?

Such as walking unsteadily, feeling stiff when moving, falling without a clear reason, or dropping things more often.

Are you noticing changes in behavior?

Such as making risky decisions, becoming rude, losing interest in activities or relationships, or becoming irritable or anxious.

Are you noticing changes in perception?

Such as having trouble recognizing familiar faces, misjudging distances, losing your sense of smell, or seeing or hearing things that aren’t there.

Are you noticing changes in daily habits?

Such as having trouble sleeping, eating only specific foods, overeating, or showering less often.

IT’S
NOT
JUST
CONFUSION

It might be dementia

Are you noticing changes in thinking?

Such as trouble with conversation, forgetting things, struggling with money, completing familiar tasks, or learning new information.

Are you noticing changes in movement?

Are you noticing changes in behavior?

Are you noticing changes in perception?

Are you noticing changes in daily habits?

IT’S
NOT
JUST
CONFUSION

It might be dementia

Are you noticing changes in thinking?

Such as trouble with conversation, forgetting things, struggling with money, completing familiar tasks, or learning new information.

Are you noticing changes in movement?

Such as walking unsteadily, feeling stiff when moving, falling without a clear reason, or dropping things more often.

Are you noticing changes in behavior?

Such as making risky decisions, becoming rude, losing interest in activities or relationships, or becoming irritable or anxious.

Are you noticing changes in perception?

Such as having trouble recognizing familiar faces, misjudging distances, losing your sense of smell, or seeing or hearing things that aren’t there.

Are you noticing changes in daily habits?

Such as having trouble sleeping, eating only specific foods, overeating, or showering less often.

IT’S
NOT
JUST
CONFUSION

It might be dementia

Are you noticing changes in thinking?

Such as trouble with conversation, forgetting things, struggling with money, completing familiar tasks, or learning new information.

Are you noticing changes in movement?

Are you noticing changes in behavior?

Are you noticing changes in perception?

Are you noticing changes in daily habits?

IT’S
NOT
JUST
CONFUSION

It might be dementia

Are you noticing changes in thinking?

Such as trouble with conversation, forgetting things, struggling with money, completing familiar tasks, or learning new information.

Are you noticing changes in movement?

Are you noticing changes in behavior?

Are you noticing changes in perception?

Are you noticing changes in daily habits?

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Have you been noticing changes in yourself or someone you know? 
Trust your gut and talk to a doctor.

Prepare to talk to a doctor

Explore the stories of people who have been on the dementia journey.

Explore dementia stories

Unsure what to do next? Learn more about dementia and connect to support organizations.

Find support and resources

Beyond Memory — initiated by the Kissick Family Foundation, 2025

The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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