Simple steps that protect your loved one and give your family peace of mind.
Planning ahead helps families avoid crisis decisions later. At Better at Home, we guide families through every stage of dementia care.
An advance directive is a legal document that outlines:
In Georgia, this includes Power of Attorney (POA) for healthcare decisions.
Without this document:
As early as possible. Ideally before cognitive decline progresses, while your loved one still has the ability to make decisions
Yes, you can.
My workshop helps families think through these decisions before meeting with an attorney, saving time, money, and stress. Please contact me so we can review this together.
If your loved one is already unable to make decisions:
Emergencies can happen suddenly. This could include:
Create a simple “grab and go” kit with:
Pro tip: Leave early in emergencies and keep everything in one waterproof container.
Don’t wait until things feel overwhelming. Create a care team early, including:
Clear roles prevent:
About 60% of people with dementia will wander at some point. This is one of the biggest safety risks.
Make the home safer:
Simple tricks that help:
Important: GPS trackers help locate someone after they leave. They do not prevent wandering.
Susan helps families:
Her free workshop walks you through:
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Planning early gives you clarity, confidence and peace of mind. And most importantly, it ensures your loved one’s wishes are honored.
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