perhaps themost difficult to observe. Family dinners become quieter, phone calls less frequent, eyes sometimes seem to wander. This withdrawal can go hand in hand with forgetfulness: words that slip out, questions repeated, memories that become muddled.
These signs deserve attention, but without catastrophizing. Patience is your best tool. If a story is told to you twice, listen to it as if it were the first time. Letting someone find their own words is an act of respect for their dignity.
