(Undated) — The Better Business Bureau is using Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to remind caregivers to help those they care for avoid being taken to the proverbial cleaners. Scammers tend to target older adults and those with dementia may be especially vulnerable. According to BBB Investigator, Don O’Brien, a 2022 study found that there may be a link between early-stage Alzheimer’s and a person’s willingness to give money to a stranger. O’Brien recommends that older adults and their caregivers familiarize themselves with common scams targeting older adults and make a plan for what to do if they receive a strange call or message. Learn more at the link below.
https://www.bbb.org/all/older-adult-resources