Making plans for the future can be helpful for people with dementia and their carers. Our guide on planning ahead is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here.

People with dementia can put plans in place now that will be helpful in the future. This includes thinking about housing options for when living alone isn't possible.

Use this template, created by Alzheimer's Society, to write an advance decision to refuse treatment. 

If you have dementia, you may wish to make an advance statement to express your wishes, feelings and values. Find out why you might make one and how they are different to advance decisions.

As well as making an advance decision, you might have made or be thinking about making a Lasting power of attorney (LPA) for health and welfare. 

Read our advice on how to make an advance decision if you have dementia, who you should talk to about it, and what to include when writing it.

Advance decisions can be used to refuse treatment when you no longer have capacity. Find out if they are legally binding, why you might make one, what treatments you can refuse, and what an advance decision cannot do.

When you have dementia, planning ahead may include writing an advance decision or advance statement. You can use these to make decisions about care and treatment in the future. 

Advice and practical tips for supporting an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia to make plans for their future, including accessing care and appointing someone to make decisions.

Find out about the deputyship application process and what happens after you become a deputy.

Find out what it means to be a deputy for a person living with dementia in England or Wales, including who can be a deputy and what it involves.