Researchers at USC Dornsife found that older adults vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, with healthcare costs of $360 billion annually. The study used MRI scans to examine the entorhinal cortex of participants over 50, finding a correlation between vulnerability to scams and thinner cortex. This relationship was stronger in those over 70. While financial vulnerability can signal cognitive decline, more research is needed to confirm this link. The study was published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, with additional authors from Keck School of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, and UC San Diego.
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Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer’s disease
