Early stages

Welcome. We want our loved ones to be happy, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Many with dementia have anosognosia. This is an inability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. It’s awful! Any discussion of these symptoms just makes them annoyed or angry. It’s generally best to just not bring up dementia or its symptoms. But then what? You need to find some work arounds. Could you change the password on your Amazon account and just tell him you will try to figure out what the problem is and place the order (if it’s something necessary). You may want to see if yo can put a limit on his card. You may also want to put a hold on his credit (im not sure how that works if you’re married, I’d ask a lawyer). If you haven’t seen a lawyer yet you should as soon as possible. You will want a DPOA, living will, and medical poa. I knew someone with dementia that tried to buy a brand new truck, when they probably shouldn’t have even been driving. Poor judgment is a common symptom of dementia and it can cost you dearly. You are going to have to take charge and start making all important financial decisions. I would talk with a financial advisor if you have investments he can access to see if that can be changed. If a fib keeps your finances safe that’s what you should do. Sometimes these work arounds just dont work the way you might have hoped. If he becomes increasingly grumpy and angry you may want to talk to his doctor about medication.

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You have been given excellent advice. Once you see that your loved once cannot be trusted with credit cards, a computer, or finances, you need to take over. You have a child in an adult’s body who can no longer make good decisions. Do whatever you have to do to keep both of you safe. People with dementia are targets for scams.