Legal and Financial Issues in Caregiving

Caring for a spouse or family member involves careful planning for the future. This can include getting the person's legal, health and financial affairs in order. It is important to make these arrangements early as it may be difficult to get permissions or even communicate effectively after the illness or dementia strikes.

The following is a list of important documents that caregivers need to check for and make sure they are up to date.

• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - Gives a "trustee" the power to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient.
• Durable Power of Attorney for Finances - Give the caregiver the power to make legal and financial decisions on behalf of the patient.
• A Living Will - States patient's wishes for end-of-life healthcare.
• Do-Not-Resuscitate Form - A directive to healthcare staff not to perform CPR if a patient's heart stops or they stop breathing.
• Will - A document with a patient's wishes on how their property and wealth will be distributed after death.
• Living Trust - Gives a "trustee" the power to make the decisions on how a patient's property and wealth will be distributed.

Physical and mental illnesses can render a patient unable to communicate or make sound decisions. Often, a close relative or family member will take on these roles. These legal and financial arrangements will help when the patient is no longer able to make decisions about finances or medical care. They can also help prevent serious problems such as financial abuse or probate.

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Traxx Mobility Systems Titan 500 Patient Lift for the Home

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