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"Legal and Financial Planning For Alzheimer's Disease" an Alzheimer's Association workshop

Thursday, June 16 at 1:00pm at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal planning specific to the disease. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for planning is now. This free program is for anyone who would like to know more about what legal issues to consider and how to put plans in place.

Topics covered will include:

• Making legal plans that fit your needs
• Legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you, including: advance directives, durable powers of attorney, living wills, medical release forms, wills and living trusts
• Decision making, including the person with dementia, family members, the care team, trustees, mediators, and guardianship
• How to find legal assistance
• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care

For more information and to register, call us 24/7 at 800.272.3900.

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