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Failing to spot a scam could be early dementia warning

Declining social judgement a harbinger of cognitive decline, researchers warn
Lydia Hales
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23 April 2019
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Are your elderly patients giving their bank details to strangers to collect supposed lottery winnings, or sending money to an international man of mystery romancing them via email?

These may be early warning signs of cognitive impairment, researchers warn.

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