Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, it may be difficult to plan ahead and think beyond the day to day. However, having a plan in place can help you prepare for a smoother tomorrow. Planning as early as possible enables you to make decisions and communicate those decisions to the right people. Consider these tips to help prepare for the future:
- Put important documents in one place and make sure a trusted person knows where to find them.
- Make copies of health care directives to be placed in all medical files.
- Give a doctor or lawyer advance permission to talk directly with a caregiver if needed.
Find more tips for planning after a dementia diagnosis.
