Fiscal Chaos Can Precede Alzheimer's.

The article discusses research which found a decline in credit scores and falling behind in debts in people who developed dementia, Alzheimer's disease or a similar disorder. Findings also indicate deterioration in decision-making on financial matters, as well as missed payments, impulsive purchases and risky investments among people with early cognitive decline, vulnerability to scams and fraud, and the impact of variables like race, sex and household size on financial decision-making.