Talk About The Issues Now
When you begin suspecting your parent or loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia, make a commitment to yourself to begin gathering data. Even though your loved one may not admit she’s having memory trouble, or may not even go in to the doctor’s for an official diagnosis, there’s no better time than to start the organization process.
Put together a list of all insurance policies. Include companies, agent’s information, policy numbers and details. Ask about health, life, long term care, long term disability, home and car insurance.
Put together a list of all bank related information. Where does she have accounts, bank account numbers, detailed information, and where she keeps her safety deposit boxes.
Put together a file of important paper work. Include Wills, Veteran’s Administration paperwork, stocks, bonds, property deeds, mortgages, power of attorneys, car titles.
Now’s the time to initiate items that may be insufficient. Talk about updating wills, creating power of attorneys, and beliefs and wishes concerning living wills.
List major assets. Jewelry, artwork, and other valuables will have more meaning if you understand the history behind it, and know its true value.
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