03. Is It Just Ageing? Understanding the Early Signs of Dementia

You've noticed something... Maybe it's a repeated question over lunch, or a wrong turn on a familiar drive. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it - you just know something feels different. In this episode, Lyndal unpacks one of the most common questions families ask: is this just normal ageing, or is something else going on? If you've been quietly watching a parent, partner or friend and wondering if it could be the early signs of dementia, this one is for you.In this episode:The key difference between normal forgetfulness and something worth paying attention toWhy memory loss isn't always the first sign families notice, and the early change that surprises people mostThe everyday moments that can signal something more is going on, and why they're so easy to dismissWhy the person living with the changes is often the last one to notice them, and the science behind why that happensThe unexpected visitor who may actually be the first to spot something is wrongWhy not everything that looks like dementia actually is - and the conditions that are sometimes mistaken for itThe one reason going to the GP early is always worth it, even if you're not sure there's anything wrongHow to have the conversation your family has been avoidingLinks & ResourcesNational Dementia Helpline - free, confidential, 24/7: 1800 100 500Dementia Australia websiteDementia Support Australia websiteCompassionate Transitions websiteBook an Enquiry or Clarity Call with LyndalListen to Episode 2 - What Actually Is Dementia?