What financial information will I need if a loved one has Alzheimer's?
ANSWER
- You'll need to know their: Account numbers
- Bank balances
- Investment holdings
- Insurance policies and payouts
- Total assets
- Outstanding debts
- Ongoing expenses
Reviewed by Richard Senelick on June 08, 2017
SOURCES:
Alzheimer’s Association.
Hurme, S. , ABA, 2015. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers: A Guide to Making it Manageable
AARP.
Aging Care, LLC.
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders.”
SOURCES:
Alzheimer’s Association.
Hurme, S. , ABA, 2015. The ABA/AARP Checklist for Family Caregivers: A Guide to Making it Manageable
AARP.
Aging Care, LLC.
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders.”
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