Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia Care

Legal and Financial Considerations in Dementia Care

Every family should factor legal and financial considerations in dementia care.   Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. It can be caused by various diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, etc.     Dementia can affect a person’s ability to make decisions, communicate, and perform daily activities. Therefore, planning for the legal and financial issues that may arise as the disease progresses is essential. Key…

Advanced Care Planning in Dementia

The Importance of Advanced Care Planning in Dementia

How can advanced care planning in dementia shape the future of dementia residents and their families Every journey requires preparation, and the path of dementia is no different. One crucial part of this preparation is advanced care planning (ACP). Given the complexities of dementia, a disease that gradually erodes memory and cognitive function, ACP can offer a strategic lifeline to patients and their families. It can help to illuminate the often dimmed and uncertain way…

Planning Your Estate – 5 Documents to Sign Before You Die

  What comes to your mind when you think about planning your estate? Unfortunately, for most of us, we think about dying. Although, we realize it is going to happen to us one day, we don’t want to plan for it now. Estate planning basics should be talked about in every household, especially as people get older. Do you need to pre-pan for your funeral? What about having a will? What will happen to all…