Changes in Eating Habits May Signal Dementia, Neurologists Advise Vigilance
Neurologists are highlighting five specific changes in eating habits that could serve as early indicators of dementia. According to Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Mind/Brain Institute, these changes warrant medical evaluation, though they do not definitively confirm a dementia diagnosis. The identified shifts include simplifying meal preparation, losing interest in food, forgetting to eat or having already eaten, developing rigid food choices, and experiencing new cravings for sweets. These changes are often linked to the impact of dementia on cognitive functions such as planning, memory, impulse control, and the interpretation of hunger and fullness cues. While memory problems are a well-known symptom, these dietary alterations can be subtle yet significant early signs. 
