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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2021 | 41 Hello everyone! I guess this is going to be another HOT month! Try and keep cool! Our next meeting and support group will be on Thurs., Aug. 19 at 10 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. There is no guest speaker this month. This will give you more time for the support group. We are a CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for ALL CAREGIVERS. We are here for EVERYONE! Don't forget about our program in the Arts and Craft Room. WE ENTERTAIN YOUR LOVED ONE WHILE YOU ARE AT THE MEETING! We offer entertainment, games and fun. We do whatever it takes to keep your loved one happy while you attend the meeting. Drop them off and go on to the meeting. Don't leave your loved one home. Come to the meeting knowing they are well taken care of by loving volunteers. If you have any questions, would like to learn more about Memory Loss, or would like reading materials that we can loan you, call Diane, (951) 769-0130, Doug, (360) 840-5559 or Anne, (951) 845-8700. Remember we are here to help. THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING After receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia, the need for and cost of future care may not be your foremost concern. Financial planning often gets pushed aside because of the stress and fear the topic evokes. However, preparing for future costs can help reduce stress. The sooner planning begins, the more the person living with dementia may be able to participate in decision-making. 10 KEY TIPS 1. Discuss finances and future care wishes soon after diagnosis. 2. Organize and review important documents. 3. Seek help from qualified financial and legal advisers. 4. Estimate possible costs for the entire course of the disease. 5. Evaluate all insurance options. 6. Find out if you're eligible for government programs. 7. Research potential income tax breaks. 8. Explore financial support you can personally provide. 9. Take advantage of low-cost and free community services. 10. Consider how personal property and work-related benefits can become a source of income. Caregiver Support Group