Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life, but one ...

People may take shorter steps, freeze suddenly while walking, exhibit uncoordinated movements, or have uneven steps. Changes in walking patterns are one of the lesser-known signs of dementia.

Joanna Hall, a sports scientist and the founder of the WalkActive method, says that we're walking 'wrong' and shared four common mistakes people make.

The Alzheimer's Society has highlighted that changes in a person's walking pattern, such as shuffling feet instead of lifting them, could be an early sign of dementia. "Things like slips ...

Changes in balance, coordination, and spatial awareness can be an early sign that ... to notice that a person is shuffling as opposed to lifting their legs when they are walking," the charity ...