Discuss and family history of dementia with your family doctor. The classic sign of early Alzheimer's Disease is gradual loss of short-term memory. When the diagnosis is Alzheimer's disease, you and your family members have serious issues to consider. Talk with your doctor about what to expect in the near future and later on, as your condition progresses. Getting help early will help ensure that you get the care that is best for you.
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Most people with Alzheimer's disease live for seven to 10 years after being diagnosed and spend about five years under vigilant care either at home or in a nursing home. There is an unfortunate, widespread misconception that this is a subject of interest only to the wealthy. In fact, an estate plan provides the legal mechanism for disposing of property upon death in a way that recognizes your wishes and the needs of your survivors, while minimizing taxes. For many it involves, even more importantly, planning for the handling of affairs in case of disability, and the deeply personal medical choices to be made as life nears its end. Estate planning is not just for rich people.