Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

From the Guardian, 29 April 2025:

You walk into a room and forget why. Someone introduces themselves at a party and within seconds you’ve forgotten their name. You can’t remember where you parked the car. You’ve put your phone in the fridge. You can’t recall your granddaughter’s name. Your best friend dies and you keep forgetting they’re gone.

Is it tiredness, distraction, or is it dementia? Most of us over a certain age will, at least once in our lives, do one of the above and worry we are losing our marbles.

Four dementia and ageing experts give their advice about what’s normal, what’s concerning and when to seek medical advice. Read more.