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Dementia and the Law: What Families Need to Know
The Window of Opportunity: Legal Steps to Take When You First Notice Memory Problems
You have been seeing the signs for months. Mom or Dad has not quite been themselves lately. They are forgetting things more often: appointments, addresses, payments, names. The other day, they got lost going to a place they have frequented for years. If they are experiencing early stages of dementia or another cognitive condition, read more to learn what you can do right now, while they can still participate in making decisions.
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A Dementia Diagnosis Changes More Than Healthcare:
Seven Legal Moves to Make While You Still Can
A dementia diagnosis does not immediately extinguish legal rights. Many people in the early stages of dementia can still make decisions and sign legally binding documents. But a diagnosis does mark a meaningful shift - from general awareness to the need for timely action. Read more to discover seven legal moves to make while you still can.
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Too Late to Plan: Navigating Legal and Financial Barriers After Dementia Progresses
Recognizing and responding to cognitive decline is rarely straightforward. Even medical professionals can struggle to identify exactly when early symptoms cross into something more serious. It is not about assigning blame. At this stage, the focus shifts from what could have been done to what can be done now. Read more to learn about the different types of obstacles that families in this position frequently encounter.
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