Busting Myths Of Dementia – Myth 5
Reasons to choose Wilson Browne
In support of dementia action week this week Vicki Pearce from our Court of Protection team highlights some of the myths about Dementia
Myth 5 : “You cannot prepare for dementia”
There are several studies to suggest that you can stave off or slow down dementia such as:
- Living a healthy lifestyle
- Keeping your brain active by doing crosswords and keeping your brain stimulated
- Treating depression
- Remaining social and not lonely or isolated
- Eating a healthy balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight
- Exercising regularly
- Keeping alcohol to a minimum
You can easily plan for your future by:
- Making a Power of Attorney
- Making an Advance Directive about your treatment wishes
- Setting up a trust
- Make a Will
The issues of caring for a loved one, acting for someone who has lost capacity or challenging care funding or care home funding arrangements is complex.
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Vicki Pearce
Partner
Vicki is a Partner and head of our Private Client Team and our Care Funding and Court of Protection Team . She is based in Northampton. As head of both teams she is able to bring her expertise and obvious overlaps into both areas of…