Experts warn Asia dementia patients of fraud scams

Reuters, 23 Oct 2010
A growing number of dementia patients in Asia are being swindled of their money and assets by relatives and friends, and legal experts on Saturday urged people at risk to protect their wealth when they are still able to.
Fraud targeting old, vulnerable people is a taboo topic in Asia, a region that puts emphasis on values such as filial piety and respect for the elderly, but crimes have become widespread. Full story