Planning Ahead
It is a good idea to take some time to put your affairs in order and to tell family and friends about what is happening.
Areas to consider include:
- Talking to family members and friends about the diagnosis and what it could mean for everyone
- Getting as much information as possible on the type of dementia and its likely progress. See our Links for useful websites and Alzheimer’s Society factsheets which cover a wide range of topics
- Seeing if there is a clinical trial which you may be able to take part in.
- Finding out as much as you can about services that can help to maintain independence and maintain a good quality of life – it is a good idea to know what is available locally before you need to use it. Alzheimer’s Support can help with practical services like day clubs, home and community support and activity and social groups, but can also offer training courses for carers, carers’ groups and counselling. See our Services pages for details
- Talking to a solicitor about setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney and making a will
- Making a Life Story, as a picture board, photo album or even online.
- If you drive, you will need to inform the DVLA and insurance company of your diagnosis, but it does not necessarily mean you have to give up driving straight away
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