have trouble calculating change
- make unusual purchases
- become more vulnerable to scams
The important clue is a change from how the person previously managed finances.
4. Losing the Thread of a Conversation
Someone may still speak normally but increasingly struggle to follow longer conversations.
They may:
- forget what was being discussed
- ask for information to be repeated
- suddenly change topics
- stop participating in group conversations
Hearing loss can produce similar behavior, so hearing should also be assessed.
5. Using Vague Words More Often
Early language changes can be subtle.
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