Living with dementia Planning ahead

Living with dementia Planning ahead

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When you have been diagnosed with dementia you may already be dealing with changes that you did not expect. It can be even more difficult to think about the future.

However, thinking ahead is a good thing to do. It can help you prepare for a time when it may be difficult for you to make decisions for yourself.

Making plans can also help your family and friends. They can act to support your wishes because you have made it clear to them what you would prefer.

The information in this booklet applies to people living in England and Wales. For more details about the laws and rules in Northern Ireland see Alzheimer's Society factsheet NI472, Enduring Power of Attorney and Controllership.

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How you can plan ahead

There are a few different ways that the law can help you plan for the future.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives an adult the authority to make decisions for another adult. Even if you have not thought of creating an LPA before, it is important to think about how this can help in the future. Having an LPA will make it possible for someone you choose to make certain decisions for you should the time come when you are not able to make them for yourself.

There are two types of LPA: one covering property and financial affairs (eg bills, bank accounts, selling property) and the other health and welfare (eg day-to-day care and treatment). For more information on LPAs see Alzheimer's Society factsheet 472, Lasting Powers of Attorney.

If you don't have access to the internet, Alzheimer's Society offers a Lasting Power of Attorney Digital Assistance Service to help people create and register Lasting Powers of Attorney. It is also available to anyone who feels they don't have the skills or confidence to use a computer to complete the forms themselves. Forms are completed on your behalf by one of our trained volunteers using an online tool created by the government. You can access the service by contacting Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122. The service does not offer legal advice.

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