Creating healthy spending boundaries for a loved one with dementia is essential to protect their financial well-being while respecting their dignity and autonomy. Dementia often affects judgment and decision-making, which can lead to unintentional overspending or vulnerability to financial exploitation.…
Watching for signs of identity theft in someone with dementia requires careful attention because their cognitive challenges can make them especially vulnerable. Dementia affects memory, judgment, and decision-making, which scammers and thieves often exploit. To protect a loved one, it…
People with dementia often trust strangers who contact them because their cognitive and emotional changes affect their judgment and perception of safety. Dementia impairs memory, reasoning, and the ability to recognize familiar faces or situations, which can make it difficult…
When a loved one becomes defensive about scams, it can be challenging to help them without causing frustration or hurt feelings. The key is to approach the situation with empathy, patience, and understanding. Start by recognizing that anyone can fall…
When someone has dementia, they become vulnerable to scams and financial abuse because their ability to make sound decisions diminishes over time. To protect them, obtaining a **durable power of attorney (POA)** is a crucial step. This legal document allows…
Transitioning a loved one with dementia away from online shopping requires patience, understanding, and practical steps to ensure their safety and well-being. Dementia can affect judgment, memory, and the ability to manage finances, which may lead to impulsive or unsafe…
When a loved one with dementia is being exploited, involving social services can be a crucial step to protect their well-being and rights. Exploitation may include financial abuse, neglect, or other forms of mistreatment, which people with dementia are particularly…
Financial grooming of adults with dementia is a form of exploitation where someone gradually gains control over the person’s finances through manipulation, deceit, or pressure. Recognizing this behavior early is crucial to protect vulnerable individuals from financial abuse. One key…
Protecting a loved one with dementia who lives alone requires thoughtful adjustments to their living environment, clear communication, and safety measures tailored to their needs. The goal is to create a space that minimizes risks while supporting their independence as…
When a loved one with dementia keeps getting scammed, it can be deeply distressing and challenging to manage. Dementia affects memory, judgment, and decision-making, making individuals more vulnerable to financial exploitation. Scammers often take advantage of this vulnerability, leading to…