Is “generosity” a warning sign of ALZHEIMER’S?

Maybe it’s your church offering… your grandson’s school fundraiser… or a local charity…

Giving any donation to those in need makes you feel GOOD.

But there’s an army of deranged SICKOS out there trying to take advantage of the generosity and SCAMMING you out of your hard-earned money.

And a recent study says that falling for these SCAMS could be a warning sign that things may be slipping “upstairs.”

Here’s what you need to know – and why it doesn’t have to take a toll on your health.

If it sounds too good to be true… it PROBABLY IS!

But that hasn’t stopped sleazy companies from inundating you with aggressive robocalls or flooding your inbox with lucrative offers…

As long as you fork over your “generous” donation!

And now, a recent study has found that getting CONNED by strangers could be a sign of cognitive decline or even an indication of Alzheimer’s disease.

Here’s how it went down.,.

Older folks with no diagnosis of decline or dementia were given $10 and then put in front of a computer. There, someone at the other end… a total stranger (but part of the study) … tried to convince the volunteers to give them some or even ALL of the money.

Afterwards they were all given cognitive tests.

The ones who gave away the most money performed the worst – an indication some may have already been experiencing at least some degree of decline that just hadn’t been diagnosed yet.

Now, let me be absolutely clear…

Getting bilked out of money by a sleazy telemarketer isn’t a sure-fire sign of a brain disease…

It simply highlights that doing things you wouldn’t normally do (like give money to someone you don’t know) COULD be a sign of cognitive decline.

Luckily, many robocalls these days are labeled as “JUNK” or “SPAM” by many cell phone carriers. If you see that as a caller ID, don’t answer it!

And if you do happen to get a call seeking your donation or contribution – and if you feel compelled to do so – don’t do anything over the phone. First, look up the name of the company on the Better Business Bureau website to see if they’re legit. If they are, you can make a donation on their website on your own time.

In the meantime, be sure to keep an eye on this kind of behavior of spontaneously “giving” with your friends, family, or spouse. And, talk to your doctor if you suspect something that’s out of the ordinary.

To not being taken advantage of,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Mozes, Alan. “Study shows link between likelihood to give money away, Alzheimer’s risk.” https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/06/23/Alzheimers-risk-dementia/7291655925311/