Legal and financial planning

It’s important to get your health care and financial arrangements in place before there’s a serious illness or a health care crisis. Find information to help you get your affairs in order, prepare for long-term care needs, and consider advance care planning.

Legal and Financial Planning for People with Dementia

Find out when and how to start making legal and financial plans for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Advance directive, will, and other terms are defined.

Older man with dementia looking at some financial and legal papers with his spouse.

Managing Money Problems in Alzheimer's Disease

Money problems may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Learn the warning signs and what a family member can do to help prevent financial abuse.

Older man with Alzheimer's writes checks while caregiver supervises