Family caregivers of teenagers and adults with Down Syndrome often wonder how best to include their loved ones in future planning, i.e., decisions about what lies ahead. Inviting your loved one to participate not only …
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How To Plan for Guardianship for Individuals With Down Syndrome
Planning for guardianship and legal decisions for individuals with Down Syndrome requires careful thought and teamwork. Every family and every person is unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. This guide breaks down the process …
How To Establish A Special Needs Trust For Future Financial Security
Establishing a special needs trust is a process that helps secure financial stability for your loved one with Down Syndrome. In the USA, a special needs trust protects your loved one’s eligibility for government benefits …
How To Create A Long Term Care Planning Strategy For Your Loved One With Down Syndrome
Long term care planning for a loved one with Down Syndrome requires careful thought and compassionate planning. It isn’t just about immediate needs. It’s about creating a sustainable plan that addresses evolving needs through the …
The Important Information Organizer for Family Caregivers
Hey there, fellow Family Caregivers! We all know that navigating the role of a caregiver can be a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. That’s where “The Important Information Organizer for Family …
How To Create a Special Needs Trust
As a Family Caregiver, you’ve probably heard about Special Needs Trusts (SNT), but do you know how to create a Special Needs Trust, the benefits of such a trust or other important points that you …
What Is A Legal Will?
According to Investopedia, a will, aka last will and testament, is a legal document that communicates a person’s final wishes pertaining to assets and dependents. Therefore, a legal will is an important document for Family …
What Is Supported Decision Making?
For many years, Guardianship was the “go-to” for a lot of Family Caregivers, as it was believed that adults with Down Syndrome could not make decisions on their own. Over the years, though, families started …
What is Durable Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that is voluntarily signed by your loved one who has Down Syndrome (making them the “principal”) that gives you the power to make some or all …
What is Adult Adoption?
Normally when you think of adoption, you think of children being adopted. Adoption is the legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from the birth parent(s) to the person(s) seeking to adopt. So, it may …