Normal Aging vs Dementia Warning Signs Guide
Move through everyday scenarios first. When you want a structured snapshot, use the private 5-minute quick check as part of the guide.
Guide step
Use the 5-minute quick check when you need structure
Answer 12 private screening questions based on what you have observed, then return to the guide to keep tracking patterns and prepare next-step notes.
Recent Memory Changes
Recent conversations, appointments, or new information seem harder to hold onto.
Repetition & Recall
Repeating questions, stories, or confirmations in a short period.
Orientation & Familiar Routines
Confusion with time, familiar places, routes, or usual routines.
Daily Function & Independence
Managing cooking, bills, medication, devices, personal care, or home safety.
Mood & Behavioral Changes
Changes in mood, personality, withdrawal, anxiety, suspicion, or irritability.