My dad's dementia is getting worse and he keeps giving money to scammers — yesterday it was $800 to someone claiming to be his grandson in jail. I took his checkbook away and he screamed at me like I was stealing from him.
More people experience this than they realize.
The collision between protective love and respect for autonomy becomes impossibly painful when cognitive decline makes a parent vulnerable to exploitation.
“Where Are You with Money and aging parents — the financial caregiving challenge?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.