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Financial management in patients with dementia; their adult children's knowledge and views

A al-Adwani1, W Nabi

  • 1Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK.

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|August 8, 1998
PubMed

Insights

Children of dementia patients often lack awareness of financial management options. Increased education and professional support are recommended to address this knowledge gap.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Family Caregiver Support

Background:

  • Dementia significantly impacts patients' financial management capabilities.
  • Family members, particularly adult children, often bear responsibility for supporting parents with dementia.
  • Awareness of available financial resources and legal frameworks is crucial for effective caregiving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of awareness among children of dementia patients regarding financial management options.
  • To understand children's perceptions of their parents' financial situation and their need for assistance.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was administered to the children of 74 dementia patients.
  • Participants were recruited from the catchment area of a district general hospital serving a population of 38,000 individuals over 65.
  • The study focused on patients living independently.

Main Results:

  • Children of dementia patients demonstrated poor understanding of their parents' financial legal status.
  • Despite limited awareness, all surveyed children perceived a need for assistance in managing their parents' finances.
  • A majority of children expressed willingness to receive support from relevant professionals.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant need to enhance public and familial awareness regarding financial challenges associated with dementia.
  • Proactive measures and educational initiatives are essential to inform families about available financial and legal support.
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals can facilitate better financial planning and support for families affected by dementia.
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