Problems with eating are usually a late sign Sign
In medicine a sign is what a physician finds by examining a patient. For example, a patient with the symptom of pain might have signs of a fast heart rate, a pale face, a clammy touch and tenderness. of most dementias, although there are exceptions, as noted in the description of the typical stage of dementia in which eating problems occur. Problems commonly begin with inability to manipulate utensils, especially a knife. As the dementia becomes severe, there can also be problems with swallowing.