Health

Trouble Tracking Finances May Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia

Save
Trouble Tracking Finances May Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia
A study found that as beta-amyloid plaque—which is closely associated with Alzheimer's—built up, people became worse with basic financial tasks like calculating an account balance. fizkes/Shutterstock
Updated:

If you’ve been having a hard time tracking your finances and remembering to pay bills, it could be an early sign of a bigger problem.

Sure, everyone forgets the occasional expense they racked up. But if you’re struggling with tasks like calculating your account balance, it could be the sign of early memory loss associated with dementia.
Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
Author
Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
Related Topics