Hampshire resident Maureen McGreevy has been working toward making Hampshire a “dementia-friendly” community by promoting free programs about different aspects of the condition.
There’s also a caregivers support group that will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 in the Hampshire Township building, 170 Mill Ave.
Also upcoming is a program entitled “Understanding and Responding to Dementia” at 10 a.m. April 8.
The most recent program presented by Strohschein Law Group of St. Charles discussed the steps people should take now to provide for the future, especially if a family member has been diagnosed with a form of dementia.
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Elder law attorney Linda Strohschein recommended that everyone should have his or her durable power of attorney for health care, durable power of attorney for property, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) release completed. She also recommended that everyone have a last will and testament and a revocable trust completed and updated by age 55.
“Having a will helps ensure that your assets are distributed according to your plan,” Strohschein said. “A revocable trust provides a means for continuity of ownership and management of your assets during lifetime, disability and death. This step in planning helps to avoid probate and protect your beneficiaries’ inheritance from creditors.”
For information, contact Hampshire Township at 847-683-9464.
Denise Moran is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.