Financial difficulties may signal early dementia, as per research by New York Federal Reserve, showing signs up to 5 years prior to diagnosis.

Financial difficulties, such as late payments, declining credit scores, and unusual transactions, may be early indicators of dementia, as researchers at the New York Federal Reserve discovered. These issues can occur up to five years before a dementia diagnosis. The researchers analyzed both financial and medical records, finding that those diagnosed with dementia displayed signs in their bank accounts before their health issues were identified.

July 08, 2024
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