Dementia affects 57 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization , and is one of the most common causes of death globally. While memory loss is one of the most widely known symptoms of the condition, there are also a lot more early warning signs of dementia that aren't always as easily recognised. Experts think that misinterpreting emotions may now be another subtle indication of the disease, and is something that can be lost even with a small dip in cognitive function.

Meanwhile, there is growing evidence that mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, can also be connected with developing dementia later on in life. The likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia increases with age, affecting 22 per cent of 85 to 89-year-olds, and 33 per cent of

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