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Elderly mother never remembers what I’ve told her

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Littlepixie75 · 05/06/2025 18:48

I have noticed a few behavioural changes in my 76 year old mum over the last year or two. Wondering how normal is it for someone of that age to not remember fairly significant things that I know I have told her…. She brushes it off and says “oh you never told me that darling etc” but I know I definitely have. Also she will tell me little anecdotes and facts that she has told me several times before but doesn’t remember telling me. I just patiently say “oh yes, I think you mentioned that before Mum” but is starting to be a bit of a worry. Another thing is getting in a real tizzy about relatively minor things like ringing up British Gas for example. Also being more distracted and unable to do more than one thing at once. More unsteady on feet and has fallen twice in last year. Does this sound like the early warning signs of dementia? I just feel like something is off. Thanks for reading and hope this question won’t upset anyone.

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hatgirl · 05/06/2025 19:00

They aren't early warning signs they are flashing beacons.

The earlier you can get a memory assessment and medication if available the better.

If you are noticing then she is already struggling with being able to mask what is going on. Does she live with anyone else?

MumChp · 05/06/2025 18:49

Alzheimers?
A trip to her GP might be a good thing to do.