Trouble Managing Your Budget

Older seniors should try to pay attention to their ability to manage finances. Warning signs of dementia often include things like forgetting to pay bills, trouble counting change, difficulty understanding your bank statement, or a struggle to calculate the tip. These sorts of financial tasks can be tricky when the brain is dealing with dementia.

In addition to trouble with finances, Alzheimer’s can also make it tricky to manage other multi step tasks like following directions while driving, using a recipe, or setting up a new electronic device. If you or someone you know starts exhibiting these symptoms, it is important to make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible. Getting an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis will allow you to seek treatments that delay the dementia and go ahead and plan for the future.