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Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)

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@colleenyoung

Julie @billchitwood, this must be very worrisome. Some tips shared in this related discussion might help.
Phone Scam Worries https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/phone-scam-worries/

I'm also bringing in other members like @joancampy @debbraw @rgalitis @kaynannet @klaken @monessa @jen26 and others to offer their thoughts and advice.

Julie, you can go into the browser setting on his computer and delete the saved credit card information. If you don't know how to do that, perhaps one of your children could do it for you. Or I can send instructions.

I worry about you too. Have you looked into resources for respite care?

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Replies to "Julie @billchitwood, this must be very worrisome. Some tips shared in this related discussion might help...."

I feel for you! Difficult and scary to manage it all.

I suggest a few steps you can take.

Completely agree that the credit card numbers should be removed from his computer.

If he has a phone, disable Apple Pay.

Immediately freeze his credit and your credit by reaching out to the three credit bureaus. I’ll say best to do it online for both of you.

Many banks now offer credit cards where you can control the spending limit. You can limit it.

Or you can go into each credit card’s website and deactivate the credit card. You can always reactivate if needed. I do suggest you do not close the credit card.

If he is active on social media, you can restrict who corresponds with him.

Be careful of the sites he is going to. Make sure your computer has virus and malware protection. If anything personal is stored on the computer or email or the sites he is going to, that data could be at risk.

Sorry so many things that might be overwhelming. Please let me know if I can be if service to you. My mom went through this but luckily this period didn’t last long and I was able to undo what actions she did take.

Be well
Renee