Click the icon to the left or here to receive a copy. This requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. For more information click here . Early planning can make it much easier for both the person with dementia and carers to manage their financial and legal affairs. This sheet discusses ways to plan ahead and lists people and organisations who can help.
Dementia affects people differently.
One person may begin to lose the ability to handle money matters or make competent business decisions at an early stage, another may keep these skills much longer. However, sooner or later, the abilities of the person with dementia will decline and they may be unable to make their own decisions about their financial and legal matters. Planning ahead Planning ahead can make it easier for carers to manage the affairs of the person with dementia. It can also mean that the person with dementia may be able to participate in the planning and make sure that their wishes are carried out. Wherever possible, get advice while the person with dementia can still participate in the discussion and is legally competent to sign any documents.