Leading brain specialists have warned that subtle personality changes in midlife could be among the earliest warning signs of dementia – often emerging years before memory problems are noticed. Research she was involved in, tracking thousands of UK civil servants, found that changes in personality traits during midlife were linked to a higher risk of developing dementia later on. Brain specialists have warned that subtle personality changes in midlife could be among the earliest warning signs of dementia – often emerging years before memory problemsThe first change highlighted is a loss of confidence. This is a key sign of neuroticism, a personality trait strongly linked to dementia. Personality changes can also be caused by life events, menopause, mental health issues or stress.

Source: Daily Mail March 14, 2026 13:12 UTC