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She Bought a Truck on eBay, Then Forgot It. A Dementia Diagnosis Came Later.
Impulsive purchases, out-of-control spending: These behaviors can be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive decline.
Maria Turner has chronic traumatic encephalopathy, possibly linked to concussions she suffered as a competitive horseback rider in her youth.Credit.Audra Melton for The New York Times
By Michelle Andrews
April 29, 2021
After Maria Turner’s minivan was totaled in an accident a dozen years ago, she grew impatient waiting for the insurance company to process the claim.
One night, she saw a red pickup truck on eBay for $20,000. She thought it was just what she needed. She clicked “buy it now” and went to bed. The next morning, she got an email about arranging delivery. Only then did she remember what she had done.