Identifying dementia in its initial stages allows for intervention, access to proper care, and the implementation of strategies to enhance the quality of life. 

Across the UK, 900,000 people are currently living with dementia, a syndrome which slowly deteriorates the functions of the brain.

According to the NHS, there are many different types of dementia, with the most common being Alzheimer’s disease - which affects memory skills and mental abilities - and vascular dementia - a reduction in blood flow to the brain which causes slowness of thought and disorientation. 

But how does this differ from frontotemporal dementia? FTD is a much less common type of dementia which also causes problems with behaviours and language. 

Stewart Mcginn, managing director at Baycroft Care Homes, said: "Anyone can forget where they put their keys on the odd occasion, but if your loved one finds they are regularly misplacing items, it could be an early sign of dementia.

"Those suffering from early dementia can often struggle to concentrate or focus on tasks that require organisation and planning.

"A sign that can indicate a person is suffering from dementia is having difficulty forming sentences or finding the right words during conversations."