Legal and Financial Planning for People with Dementia

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has released a resource offering insights and guidance on legal and financial planning for people living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. This article emphasizes the importance of early preparation and covers essential legal and financial planning documents, including advance health care directives and directives for financial and estate management. This resource offers guidance on seeking assistance with legal and financial planning, including advice on advance care planning discussions with healthcare providers and locating support from elder law attorneys. Additionally, it provides information about available resources for low-income families.