Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life, but one ...

People may take shorter steps, freeze suddenly while walking, exhibit uncoordinated movements, or have uneven steps. Changes in walking patterns are one of the lesser-known signs of dementia.

The Alzheimer's Society has highlighted that changes in a person's walking pattern, such as shuffling feet instead of lifting them, could be an early sign of dementia. "Things like slips ...

Dementia is often associated with memory loss, confusion and difficulty with everyday tasks, one commonly overlooked symptom ...

But there are some physical signs that can affect the way a person moves. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, someone in the later stages of dementia might start to walk more slowly.

Changes in balance, coordination, and spatial awareness can be an early sign that ... to notice that a person is shuffling as opposed to lifting their legs when they are walking," the charity ...