Find support and learn about services in your area before you need them:

• Call Dementia Alliance’s CARE Navigation Team
• How to access help with daily tasks as needed
• How to get a home safety evaluation
• Requesting a driving evaluation
• Alternative transportation for when you can no longer drive

Create a care team and get regular medical care to maintain your overall health:

• Consider a specialist (neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, geriatrician, memory disorders clinic)
• Participate in clinical trials (NC Registry for Brain Health, Clinicaltrials.gov)

Take care of financial, legal, and healthcare planning: 

• Visit an elder law attorney
• Choose a Power of Attorney (POA)
• Make a will, get papers in order and share with POA
• Learn about Advance Care Planning
• Prepare advance directives and share with care team

If you live alone:

• Identify someone who will check in with you often and will be your emergency contact and share your information with that person
• Consider working with an occupational therapist on ways to remain independent
• Simplify your life
• Stay connected socially 

If you are still working:

• Consider reduced hours or switching to a less demanding position if you are struggling
• Consider consulting your HR department or employee assistance program about family leave, disability and other employee benefits
• Find out if you qualify for Social Security disability benefits