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* unusually anxious when routines are disrupted
* frustrated by small changes
* dependent on doing things in exactly the same order
* overwhelmed by unfamiliar situations
This alone does not indicate dementia, but a noticeable personality or coping change may deserve attention.
### 2. Taking Much Longer to Complete Familiar Tasks
The task may still get done, but it suddenly requires much more time.
Examples include:
* preparing a familiar meal
* paying household bills
* organizing medication
* completing paperwork
* getting ready to leave the house
This can reflect difficulty processing information, planning steps, or maintaining concentration.