Is There Anything Else I Can Be Setting Up?

There is so much to do in the beginning, it overwhelming. It sounds like you have been busy. My mom also did a living will. It listed various healthcare issues and stated if she would want treatment. Things like treatment for cancer, kidney dialysis, and DNR. I’m glad this has been done and I feel like it might take some of the pressure and guilt off me if I’m faced with a difficult decision down the road. We also did a prearranged and prepaid funeral. If she is living with you I would at least look into mc/nursing home. Ask some questions, get some idea of cost, and possibly get her on a waiting list. Is there any scenario where she might qualify for Medicaid? Have you discussed this with the lawyer? It’s always good to have a plan B. Dementia can get pretty ugly and if it becomes too much for you it would be good to have a backup plan. You might also look into what is available for in home care and possibly day programs. It’s my understanding that social security has special forms they require to be filled out vs just accepting the DPOA. If she has any investment accounts or life insurance policies, you might want to check that they will accept the DPOA (they also sometimes require a special form). If her doctor has a patient portal option I would set that up. It’s a good way to communicate with the doctor.