Handout

Living Wills and Dementia: Planning While You Can Still Choose (U.S.-Based Advance Directives)

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Dementia

This handout helps individuals in the early stages of dementia explore their values and begin the process of creating a living will using free, accessible online tools. It’s a supportive resource for guiding meaningful conversations about future care and autonomy. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dementia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

What is a living will in dementia care?
What are advance directives and how do I use them?
How do I plan ahead for medical decisions with dementia?

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