Scam susceptibility is associated with a markedly accelerated onset of Alzheimer's disease dementia
We examined whether scam susceptibility among older adults is associated with an accelerated onset of Alzheimer's disease dementia. Participants came from a large ongoing cohort study of aging. Scam susceptibility was assessed using a validated measure. Scam susceptibility was associated with a marked acceleration in dementia onset. Assessment of susceptibility may facilitate early identification of dementia.
Authors
- David Alan Bennett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3689-554X)
- Chris C. Stewart
- Gary R. Mottola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2963-5950)
- Patricia A. Boyle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3245-3456)
- Tianhao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4269-2060)
- Robert S. Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9592-0333)
- Lei Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-8758)
Institutions
- Rush University Medical Center (US)
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation (US)
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.14544
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.36
Funders
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- National Institute on Aging