“The remote was in the refrigerator, and he had no idea how it got there.”
They misplace things and cannot retrace their steps.
Keys, glasses, remotes, wallets, or phones are found in unusual places, and they cannot remember how they got there.
Misplacing items occasionally is common, especially if the person can retrace steps and find the item.
It may be more concerning if items are placed in unusual locations, the person cannot retrace steps, or they begin accusing others of taking things.
Helpful things to notice
- How often does this happen?
- Are the locations unusual?
- Can they retrace their steps?
- Do they become suspicious when things are missing?
- Does it interfere with leaving home, paying bills, or attending appointments?