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Long-Term Care Planning for Dementia​

Prepare for the road ahead with clarity, support, and dignity.

A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. Because dementia is progressive and terminal, early planning is crucial to:

  • Manage medical care effectively
  • Make informed decisions
  • Ensure your wishes are honored

Act Now Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Care Project offers free, compassionate support to help you and your family create a personalized long-term care plan that reduces stress and improves quality of life.

Schedule a Planning Session

Dementia care specialist guiding a family through a long-term care planning session

Program Funding Information

Program funded in part by the Community Development and Services Block Grants, the Ponce De Leon Foundation, and Healthier Jersey City.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Step-by-Step Dementia Care Manual

Our practical guide helps families:

  • Understand the stages of dementia
  • Coordinate medical, legal, and care needs
  • Communicate effectively with loved ones
  • Make informed end-of-life decisions

Caregiver receiving personalized long-term care advice during a dementia support session

Personalized Planning Sessions

During one-on-one sessions, our dementia care specialists help individuals and caregivers:

  • Understand available care options
  • Make medical and end-of-life choices
  • Build a care plan that reflects personal values
  • Reduce stress and uncertainty for the future

Each session is tailored to your unique situation, ensuring your plan is practical and actionable.

Why It Matters

Early planning helps families:

  • Ensure medical decisions reflect your wishes
  • Prepare legal and financial documents
  • Communicate care preferences with family members
  • Maintain quality of life for your loved one

We have guided over 900 families through the planning process, providing essential support and guidance during a difficult journey.

Loving caregiver spending time with a senior family member living with dementia

READY TO START PLANNING?

You don’t have to face dementia alone.

Schedule a Planning Session