5. Having a tough time with ordinary tasks
Yet another classic early symptom of dementia is difficulty completing ordinary tasks that he or she has been doing for years. For instance, driving may become a challenge, the laundry may start piling up, and other normal, everyday chores may become difficult to complete.
Again, this is the result of the way dementia affects the neurons in the brain. As the condition worsens, it will become more and more difficult for the patient to complete even more common everyday tasks, such as bathing, getting dressed, and eating; things that can lead to serious problems.