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Does dementia cause a change in voice? Understanding dementia's effect on vocal patterns

According to the National Institute on Aging, subtle changes in speech patterns can be an early indicator of cognitive decline. This raises a key question for many families: **Does dementia cause a change in voice?** The answer is that while dementia is more known for its impact on language and memory, it can indeed lead to significant alterations in a person's vocal quality and speaking patterns as the condition progresses.