Making too many spelling mistakes lately? Scientists say it could be the earliest signs of dementia
Making more spelling mistakes lately may be more than fatigue or distraction. Research in early stages of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease and semantic memory disorders, shows that writing and spelling errors can surface before obvious memory loss. Key patterns include frequent mistakes in familiar words, shorter or less detailed writing, and other subtle language changes.
Making more spelling mistakes lately may be more than fatigue or distraction. Research in early stages of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease and semantic memory disorders, shows that writing and spelling errors can surface before obvious memory loss. Key patterns include frequent mistakes in familiar words, shorter or less detailed writing, and other subtle language changes.
