Money Meltdown: The Hidden Financial Crisis Before Dementia Strikes

The Shocking Numbers Behind Pre-Diagnosis Financial Loss

The median household net worth plummets from $217,000 to just $104,000 in the eight years before diagnosis

 

. Here's what's silently draining family fortunes:

Early Warning Signs

• Financial missteps appear up to 6 years before clinical symptoms
• Credit scores start declining 2.5 years pre-diagnosis
• Payment problems emerge long before memory issues become obvious

Primary Wealth Drains

• Lost income from reduced work capacity
• Impaired financial judgment leading to poor decisions
• AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors