Older adults diagnosed with dementia lose their ability to assess how well they manage their finances, according to a recent study I co-authored in…
Most older adults would prefer to age in place, but many rely on paid caregivers to make it work, according to a recent study…
Before Americans become eligible for Medicare at 65, they often rely on private insurance. But for people who start showing signs of Alzheimer’s in…
After a dementia diagnosis, many families have questions about legal or financial planning. We reached out to Kurt Winter, an attorney at law in…
Jayne Sibley’s mother started spending money in unusual ways. She’d buy groceries when she had a fridge full of food. She’d take out cash…
Almost 400,000 Australians are living with dementia. A million or more family members and friends care for and support them. About two-thirds of people…
The cost of hiring a caregiver can differ from state to state and families often underestimate the costs of care which could be upwards…
Older adults’ desire to remain in their own home as they get older is growing, according to two separate studies by AARP and Home…
When Kathy Kenyon’s parents — both with early-stage dementia — moved to the Washington, D.C. area, it took months for medical records to be…
In a series of articles on the financial costs of dementia, Being Patient reporter Nicholas Chan explored the red flags of financial mismanagement among…
People don’t often plan for potential dementia diagnosis, but given the financial impacts of dementia care and the prevalence of the disease, experts say it…
Angie O’Leary’s late father-in-law usually had his finances squared away and paperwork well-organized. When O’Leary and her husband walked into the home he shared…
For many Americans whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, figuring out what comes next can be stressful or overwhelming. There are many…
Those contending with a neurodegenerative disease — including caregivers — understand the feeling of being emotionally, physically and financially spent. The aptly named documentary,…
People living with dementia face complex legal concerns, and the actions that they take, or don’t take, can have ripple effects on their own…