I am afraid I have dementia. I m 59. Around 15 yrs ago I developed problems with remembering the right word. My docs didn t think important. Now I mess up words constantly and lose things a lot. A few years ago My brain MRI showed white matter hole or something but no one thought big deal. Does this sound like azlheimers?
Greetings, Mild cognitive deficits like the ones you mention are indeed early signs of dementia. However, they are also signs of inattention stemming from anxiety or depression. You could undergo a formal euro psychiatry evaluation for your problems. In the meantime, try improving your attention by involving yourself in thought intensive tasks like solving puzzles and crosswords.