The individual may mislay everyday items like glasses or keys, leave them in unexpected places – think a TV remote in the bathroom or tea bags in the fridge – which not only causes confusion but can lead to distressing misconceptions.
According to the Alzheimer's Society in the UK, a common symptom to watch out for in dementia is the frequent loss of personal items due to memory issues.
However, a person living with dementia may put things in inappropriate places.
The charity added "If the person thinks an item should be somewhere and it's not, this may lead them to think that someone is hiding or stealing things from them.".
Importantly, the society cautions: "It is also important to note that there may be truth in what the person is saying – don't dismiss it because they have dementia.
