Vulnerability lens: Everything IFAs need to know about cognitive decline

Seven simple tips if an adviser suspects cognitive decline in a client...

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Beth Yolland-Jones delves into the topic of cognitive decline through the lens of vulnerability and shares seven tips to help clients who might be struggling

There are three recognised states of cognitive decline; normal cognitive ageing, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia – all representing a progression from mild, noticeable changes in cognitive function to severe impairment affecting daily life activities.  Whilst we can separate cognitive decline into these three states mentioned above, the key element to be mindful of is that the symptoms and signs of cognitive decline are rarely the same for everyone. Rather cognitive decline is very individualistic. After all, our cognitive behaviour is built up over many years from a mix of ge...

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