Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease

Woman Arrested Who Stole $15K From Alzheimer’s Victim To Buy Car

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman who stole $15,000 from an Alzheimer’s patient to buy a new car was arrested, authorities said. Frances McIntosh, 59, of Catherine’s Rest, was arrested and charged with obtaining money by false pretense, grand larceny, and financial exploitation of an elderly person or dependent adult, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.   […]

Social Security: We Will Process Claims For Alzheimer’s Disease Patients Faster Now

Today, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in people before they retire, it may strike during an individual’s working years, preventing gainful employment as the disease progresses. As a result, people must come to grips with a devastating diagnosis while losing their salary and […]