How to activate power of attorney for health and welfare

Let’s say that your mother was diagnosed with dementia, or your father has recently become a widower. You notice their house has started to fall beyond repair, or that driving is becoming difficult.,.

And then it hits you. You realize that your parent’s ability to care for themselves is changing as they age.

At this stage in life, any change in health can be a real disruption to a senior’s lifestyle. Life is unpredictable, so planning ahead is important.

When does healthcare power of attorney take effect

When you plan ahead for events, you have time to sort through proper legal and financial planning to ensure that senior’s wishes are met when they cannot make those decisions for themselves. The first step is designating a power of attorney (POA) that will confidently and wholeheartedly make decisions on the senior’s behalf.

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a spouse, family member, trusted friend or caregiver that will make legal decisions for someone who is unable to make them on their own.

A POA document allows

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