When you learn about dementia symptoms, it’s easy to make excuses. Maybe late bills get blamed on being “bad with money,” or poor hygiene feels like “just part of getting older.” Repetitive stories, impulsive spending, or social withdrawal may be brushed off too. But the key red flag is noticing uncharacteristic changes in someone you love. Dementia signs don’t just show up in memory loss. They can also appear as behavioral changes or poor judgment. If something feels different and out of charac