“My mom has always been forgetful.” “Dad is just getting older.” “She repeats herself sometimes, but that’s normal.” Many families dismiss early dementia symptoms because they don’t look dramatic at first. The changes often happen gradually—so gradually that loved ones adapt to them without realizing something more serious may be developing.
For many Black families, these subtle warning signs are frequently attributed to normal aging, stress, grief, retirement, or simply “getting older.” As a result, important conversations and medical evaluations may be delayed until symptoms become more severe.
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