05/21/2026
You know something is wrong. You have known for weeks. Maybe months.
But Mom passed the doctor's quick test. Your brother says she sounds fine on the phone. Your sister says you are overreacting. And now you are second-guessing yourself.
You are not. Hiding dementia is one of the earliest, most painful parts of this disease. People with early dementia can be remarkably good at hiding it, especially around the people they want to impress.
If your gut says something is wrong, your gut is usually right. We wrote about this for the families who are not being believed yet.
I called to chat with June, my mother in law. She sounded out of breath and anxious. I asked if everything was okay. At first, she said yes but when I pr