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The
Planning Checklist
The
following checklist provides some of the key questions
that should be asked when planning for the future.
Financial/legal
- Who
will be the substitute decision-maker for financial
matters when the person is unable?
- Does
the person have a will?
Care
- Who
will be the primary caregiver?
- What
role will other family members play?
Living
- Where
is the person currently living?
- If
on her own, is she safe?
- Should
you start investigating other options such as assisted
living or long-term care facilities?
Health
care
- Who
will be the substitute decision-maker for health-care
decisions?
Emergencies
- If
the primary caregiver is unable to provide care on
short notice (i.e., during a medical emergency), is
there a plan in place?
- Are
family and neighbours aware of the back-up plan?
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