Sensitive remarks, paranoia over “theft”? David, 69, a veteran from Arizona, blamed his family. Tense holidays, strained relationship.
Study: Amygdala inflammation – Psych 2023: 70% early warning signs.
David started exercising; after a month, things calmed down. “Hugs again.”
Self-control: Mood swings 1–5?
But that wasn’t the decisive turning point: the next time, his judgment failed him, which could change everything.
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Sign #7: Poor Judgment – Fraud and Spending Spiral
Donations, inappropriate clothing for the weather? The final sign: Linda, a 71-year-old artist from Oregon, fell victim to a phishing scam. Savings depleted, creativity blocked.
Mechanism: Thinning of the prefrontal cortex – Neuroscience 2024: 85% correlation.
Linda has set up alarms; week 3 secured. “Paintings sold.”
