Power of Attorney + Dementia 2024

POWER OF ATTORNEY MYTHS BUSTED! 🤯 An Elder Law Attorney Reveals All Ever been confused about power of attorney? Who can sign it, when it's valid, what a diagnosis means for your rights? I'm spilling all the tea in this candid convo with elder law attorney Jane Allison! Please note: This is NOT intended to be legal advice and solely for educational purposes. 🔥 We're busting major myths and getting real about: ✨ Whether someone with dementia can legally appoint power of attorney ✨ The role lawyers actually play (or don't play) in creating POA documents ✨ Real-life horror stories of POAs not being honored - and how to avoid this nightmare! ✨ Crucial considerations for Medicaid planning you can't afford to miss ✨ Why personalization is key when drafting POA paperwork ✨ State licensing requirements you need to know about Whether you're planning for your future, navigating caregiving, or simply want to be in-the-know, this video is an ESSENTIAL watch. If you'd like to contact Jane Allison Austin, you can reach her at [email protected] You can also follow her on Instagram @janeallisonaustin  If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers 🔗 Looking for more personalized support? Click the link below to join our exclusive program where you gain access to weekly support groups, expert Q&A sessions, and a community of caregivers just like you. https://careblazers.com/for-families We have lot's of free resources and trainings.  🗞️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://careblazers.com/dementiadose 🖥️ Read our latest post: https://careblazers.com/blog -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_careblazers/ -Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareblazers/ __ It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia friendly world, we must first create a caregiver friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.