A Legal Information Guide for Seniors So that the legal and financial needs of a person with dementia can be cared for, it is important that the person have prepared a will and appointed a power of attorney. Naming a health care proxy and having a health care directive is also important. To learn about these matters, click on A Legal Information Guide for Seniors.

Further readings from our website

• Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Annual Report 2009-2010 (pdf)
• Reducing Caregiver Stress
• 10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
• First Steps for Families
• Education & Support Meetings
• Financial Matters (pdf)
• Pharmacare Coverage / Medications (pdf)
• Traveling with a Person with Dementia (pdf)
• Visiting - A Way to Stay Connected (pdf)
• Respecting the Person with Dementia (pdf)
• Anger / Frustration and Dementia (pdf)
• Selecting Activities (pdf)
• Sexuality and Intimacy and Dementia (pdf)
• Special Occasions
• Getting the Most from a Visit to Your Doctor
• Enhancing Independence (pdf)
• Living with Alzheimer's Disease information workshop
• A Report on Alzheimer's disease and Current Research - Written specifically for the non-specialist by Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director, Alzheimer Society of Canada.
• Leisure Series

Further readings from our national website

• Alzheimer Care
• Treatment
• Research
• Forums
• Creative Space
• The Library
• Alzheimer Society Publications
• Web links
• Media Centre