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Spouse with cognitive problems and finances
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)Comment receiving replies
Has anyone had to deal with family members trying to take over control of the spouse with dementia's finances? Ignoring the caregiver spouse who doesn't have dementia and has no problem handling the finances.
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In our case, two of my husband’s children would try to take him aside and ask for money. This happened repeatedly, but fortunately, Lou couldn’t operate an ATM. Otherwise, they would have taken what they could get and we are on Social Security. One of them is no longer welcome in our home. Sad.
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I do not believe family sometimes! Apparently your family does not understand what “boundaries” are, and so they are trying to take over your financial role for your husband. I understand that money is a real motivation, especially in families, but if they really want to help you, ask them to come over and perform your duties taking care of Bill for a day. Or pick him up and take him somewhere he might enjoy. But when it comes to taking over his finances, it’s “HANDS OFF”.