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[From
the Shared Experiences: Suggestions for those with
Alzheimer Disease booklet and audiotape by the Alzheimer
Society of Canada. To get a copy, contact your local
Alzheimer Society.]
Introduction
You
may still be independent, but as the disease progresses,
your ability to make your own decisions will decline.
Discussing your wishes now also gives you a say in the
decisions that may be made about your future. Talking
to family members, close friends and health-care professionals
now about your needs and wishes for the future will help
make it easier for them to respect your wishes and make
decisions that honour your personal values.
Planning
for the future can give you the comfort of knowing that
your personal affairs are in order and that your future
care will be in good hands.
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