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Uncharacteristic emotional outbursts
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Sudden apathy
10. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks at Home, Work, or Leisure
Trouble driving to a known location, managing a budget, or remembering rules of a favorite game can signal cognitive shifts beyond normal aging.
🔍 What to watch for:
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You Must Know: Important Context
Please hold this gently: any of these signs can have causes other than dementia. Thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, depression, medication interactions, infections, or sleep disorders can mimic cognitive changes. That’s precisely why professional evaluation is so important—not to label, but to understand.
