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that sucks man, I can't say for certain what is and isn't an early sign of dementia, but if it is at least you're catching it early. idk if that will make a difference long-term, from my understanding dementia can't be cured, but the decline can be slowed down.

my grandma had a really rapid decline a bit after she turned 80. she went from being sharp as a tack to not knowing where she is, and would always repeat the same questions. Like I'd stop by to mow her lawn, and she'd constantly ask why I was there, how I got there (as in, assuming I was a kid again and my mom dropped me off), and stuff like that. she'd also call my mom at very early hours, like 2-3am, and would claim to be at a hotel (she was either at her home, or my parents home while calling, so my mom would literally be in the next room) from working late (fwiw, my grandma has not worked since my mom was in college, so around 30ish years ago at this point)
now it's way worse, every time I see her she seems completely lost. she is at least aware of who my mom and uncle are, but anyone else is a stranger.

I really hope for you and your dad's sake, that it's not dementia or you're at least able to slow it down if it is.. dementia is like watching a person you love die without actually dying. it sucks and nobody should have to go through that.