Irritable snaps, paranoia over “stolen” items? David, 69, veteran from Arizona, accused family. Holidays tense, love strained.
Study: Amygdala inflammation—2023 Psych: 70% early flag.
Self-check: Mood volatility 1-5?
But not apex—plot twist: Real game-changer judgment lapses next.
Elite 10%!
| Timeline | Week 1 | Week 2 | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity | +10% | +25% | +40% |
| Confidence | Notice | Surge | Peak |
Sign #7: Poor Judgment – Scams and Spending Spirals
Gifting thousands to “charities,” dressing weather-wrong? Final sign: Linda, 71, artist from Oregon, fell for phishing. Savings drained, creativity stalled.
Mechanism: Prefrontal cortex thins—2024 Neurology: 85% correlation.
Linda set alerts; secure week 3. “Painting sold.”
All 7 unlocked—1% territory!
| Vs Normal Aging | Alzheimer’s | Key Diff |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional forget | Frequent, disruptive | Impact |
| Recover memory | Never | Permanence |
