Does this sound like alzheimers/dementia

Sadly these are exactly the signs that I noticed in DH long before he got an official diagnosis.

I heard something the other day about loss of cognitive skills.
The doctor was saying that everyone forgets keys, and so on - its when people forget how to bake a cake, or do something else that they've always done that needs to be monitored.

Elderly people with dementia often put on too many clothes, or put them on in the wrong order.

I am very sorry to hear that you have this worry. There are many types of Dementia and one in particular, Frontal Temporal Dementia, is characterised by early onset and also has a tendency to run in families. The Best source of good information is the Alzheimers Society's Website and their on-line Talking Point Forum.

Thank you all so far. When I read about dementia etc the symptoms are meant to be far worse; I wondered if anyone living with a partner with dementia had noticed these small changes first or maybe they are not the "right" sort of changes to be barking up that particular tree!

It does sound like he needs a check up though.

Welcome to Gransnet Mrsnonsmoker. At least I think a welcome is appropriate as I haven’t come across your name before.
I don’t have any practical advice for you but I’m sure others will have. I must say, what you describe does sound rather odd if these traits of your husband’s are new ones. I hope you get some helpful replies.

Could it be his hearing?
I'm only saying that because people who are a 'bit deaf' often get quite defensive about it.

My mum often seemed like a sweet little confused lady, answering questions wrong, agreeing to things she never would have.
The point being that she was very deaf, but wouldn't admit it.

I was told a while ago, when caring for a friend, that only a professional can diagnose dementia (which is not always due to Alzheimers and can come on as early as mid-thirties) so I'd advise you to see your doctor.