Early dementia often has a surprising warning sign, report says: 'Financial consequences'
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Financial trouble is often one of the early signs of dementia, according to a new report. Monica Moreno, senior director of care and support at the Alzheimer’s Association, offers tips for families.
"The individual may have stacks of unopened bills or may be spending an excessive amount of money." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
In analyzing 17 years of data from consumer credit agencies and Medicare databases, researchers found that a decline in credit scores and an increase in late payments are often seen in the five years prior to diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD).
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