alone does not indicate dementia, but a noticeable personality or coping change may deserve attention.
2. Taking Much Longer to Complete Familiar Tasks
The task may still get done, but it suddenly requires much more time.
Examples include:
- preparing a familiar meal
- paying household bills
- organizing medication
- completing paperwork
- getting ready to leave the house
This can reflect difficulty processing information, planning steps, or maintaining concentration.
3. Subtle Problems With Money
Financial difficulties may appear before obvious memory loss.
A person might:
- pay the same bill twice
- forget regular payments
