answer strangely, look confused, follow instructions poorly, or seem as if they are not listening. Family members may think the person is tired or distracted.
But when confusion appears suddenly, especially with weakness, face changes, vision changes, or balance problems, it should be taken seriously.
6. Sudden Vision Changes
Vision may blur, darken, double, or disappear in one eye or both eyes. Some people describe a curtain like shadow, missing side vision, or trouble focusing.
Vision symptoms are easy to misread as eye strain, dry eyes, or aging. But sudden