Living (and Dying) With Dementia - Compassion & Choices

Whether you are experiencing symptoms, received a diagnosis, or care about someone with dementia, it is important to understand what to expect and how to plan. In addition to learning about the disease, care options, and legal and financial aspects of dementia, it is also essential to make your wishes and priorities known. Check out the resources below for assessing and setting your goals.

Get Started - Planning for the Future

Dementia Values and Priorities Tool

This interactive tool will document your wishes regarding the care you want and create an addendum that can be added to your existing Advance Directive. Available in multiple languages.

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Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment

Fill out our Dementia Decoder to help plan your time with your physician.

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Values Worksheet

Use this worksheet to assess what matters most to you. Share the worksheet with anyone on your care team including clinicians, family or friends.

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