The way you park your car could signal early dementia

(Dan Tri) - When a person suddenly frequently parks off-line even though they used to always park straight, it could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or dementia.

According to Motorbiscuit, in a warning that has attracted the attention of the online community, Dr. Clint Steele - a neurologist, said that a person's parking habits can sometimes reflect very early changes in degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other forms of dementia.

In a video that has received hundreds of thousands of views, Dr. Steele gives the example of a car parked off the line. What interests him is not a few bad parkings due to haste or lack of observation, but the long-term and repeated changes.

He said if a person has been parking properly for decades but recently starts parking crookedly, this is a sign that the family should pay attention to.

The way you park your car could signal early dementia (Photo: Getty).

According to experts, the ability to orient in space, estimate distances and determine one's own position depends on sophisticated coordination between the brain and body.

When the brain region responsible for this function is impaired, the patient may have difficulty determining the edge of the car, the edge of the parking space or the width of the surrounding space, leading to errors in driving and parking.

Mr. Steele said he often begins assessing patients who show signs of spatial impairment with simple tests.

One involves asking people to step across a line of tape on the floor without looking down. If they have trouble locating the line or move across it awkwardly, this could be an early indicator of a problem with the brain’s ability to process spatial information.

In addition to recognizing the signs, experts emphasize the role of physical exercise. Activities that require the coordination of multiple muscle groups and the nervous system, such as balance exercises or orientation exercises, can aid in disease management and somewhat slow the progression of degenerative disorders.

He recommends that if a loved one starts parking unsafely along with other unusual symptoms such as forgetfulness, decreased concentration or slow information processing, the family should take them for an early check-up.

According to Dr. Steele, sometimes such conversations are not easy but are very necessary for patients to get timely support.

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