Dear Angel, They say that there is a correlation between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and falling prey to financial scams. Is this true and if so, what can we do if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora Layshun — Dear Cora, Yes, this appears to be true. Researchers at the University of […]
How Do You Plan for the Financial Future of a Loved One with a Disability
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my adult son, who lives with a disability. What are some ways that I can help plan for his financial future? Thanks for your help! Fi Nanshul — Dear Fi, About 61 million adults in the U.S., or 1 in 4, live with a disability, according to the Centers […]
Is Forgetting to Pay Your Bills an Early Sign of Dementia?
Kathryn, a long-distance caregiver, knew her mother was having memory problems but didn’t realize how bad things had gotten. This was until she visited her mother and took a closer look at her finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash withdrawals, and, most unexpectedly, the mortgage of the family home had been refinanced at a higher interest […]