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    Finances and dementia: how to be prepared

    Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the impacts of dementia.

    Protecting yourself from dementia 

    Given the prevalence of dementia and the impact it can have on your ability to make financial decisions, it’s crucial to plan ahead, in case it happens to you. These insights can make sure you’re prepared, whatever happens. 

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    Your finances and dementia
    By IG Wealth Management • July 29

    With dementia becoming more prevalent, it’s important to know what to do if you or a loved one is no longer be able to make financial decisions.

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    Seven science-backed secrets to healthy longevity
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    What is a living will? And how to make one
    By IG Wealth Management • June 9

    Discover why you need a living will, what it should include and how to make a living will in your province.

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    Trusted contact persons: providing peace of mind as you age
    By IG Wealth Management • July 4

    With an increasingly aging population, issues around providing services, including financial advice to seniors, are becoming more important. While attention is often focused on funding retirement and wealth transfer to the next generation, susceptibility to fraud often goes unnoticed.

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    Helping a loved one deal with dementia

    With over 700,000 Canadians living with dementia, the chances are high that someone close to you may become one of them. These articles can help you to understand what they’re going through and provide them with the support they need. 

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    Taking control of finances for aging parents
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    Common mistakes that adult children make when taking over their parents’ finances, and how to avoid them.

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    By Tony Drake, CFP®, Kiplinger • April 10

    At some point, many of us will be in charge of our loved ones’ caregiving and finances. By learning these strategies now, you’ll be ready when it happens.

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    Protecting your finances as you age
    By IG Wealth Management • December 19

    Discover the various dangers that could damage your finances as you age, along with the strategies to avoid them from happening.

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    Financial confidence checklist

    Early planning is crucial for being prepared for everything life might throw at you, including dementia. This checklist can ensure that you have all of your bases covered so that your financial future (and that of your loved ones) is as secure as possible. 

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