Mary Peters, a certified geriatric care manager and professional guardian, talks with Sally Smith and gives advice about having a family discussion pertaining to your future plans regarding possible changes in living situations, your burial wishes, financial matters, etc. Ms. Peters recommends that it’s best to have this conversation when the family is all together such as at the holidays and by having this conversation it will greatly reduce stress or guilt among your loved ones if you didn’t covey your wishes.

If you enjoyed this podcast, you may be in interested in reading Sally Smith’s book, The Circle – A Walk with Dementia. For more information on The Circle, click here.