Experts warn that while memory loss is a common symptom of dementia, other early indicators, such as financial mismanagement, can appear first, signaling cognitive decline.
Financial mismanagement may manifest as forgotten bills and poor budgeting. Dr. Winston Chiong notes these issues reflect complicated cognition, pointing to early dementia symptoms.
Frontotemporal dementia uniquely affects judgment early on, as individuals may make impulsive purchases and trust others more easily, leading to an escalated risk of scams.
People with frontotemporal dementia often disregard potential consequences, resulting in careless money handling and vulnerability to manipulative situations and scams.
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