once felt routine can signal changes in executive function. This isn’t about occasional math errors—it’s about a noticeable, persistent shift.
🔍 What to watch for:
Taking much longer to complete familiar tasks
Avoiding activities that require step-by-step thinking
Confusion with Time
conversations
Withdrawing
from social situations due to communication challenges
Misplacing Things and Losing the Ability to Retrace Steps
Putting items in unusual places (keys in the freezer, wallet in the sugar bowl) and being unable to backtrack to find them—sometimes accusing others of stealing—can be a red flag.
🔍 What to watch for:
Hiding items for “safekeeping” and forgetting
Increased suspicion
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