Managing money: A caregiver’s guide to finances

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering an educational workshop covering tips for managing finances, how to prepare for future care costs, and the benefits of early planning. If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place, organizers said in a press release.

This workshop will provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. 

The free Managing Money program: 

• Describes how caregiving affects finances.

• Lists the legal and financial documents caregivers should put in place.

• Prepares for useful discussions about financial decisions and planning.

• Identifies steps to lower the chances of financial abuse and fraud.

• Begins to create a backup plan in case a caregiver can no longer provide care.

• Offers helpful Alzheimer’s Association resources.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 18, at the ADRC of Oneida County (100 Keenan Street, Rhinelander) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 

To learn more about this program, or to register (registration is appreciated but not required), contact Julie St. Pierre at 715-352-4091 or [email protected]. Individuals can also register by reaching out to the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or at https://bit.ly/3JMAwTI.