In this 3-minute video from the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Elder Law attorney Mark Nale describes the three essential legal documents for Alzheimer's patients and their family caregivers. These documents should be executed as early in the disease as possible while your loved one still has the legal capacity to make decisions. The documents include:

• Last Will and Testament
• Durable Financial Power of Attorney
• Medical Power of Attorney

This 16-page pamphlet from the Alzheimer's Association gives you information to put in place the legal documents you will need to manage your loved one's care. It explains:

• How to determine whether your loved one still has the legal capacity to sign the needed documents
• The legal documents you will need
• How to find a lawyer
• The paperwork to collect before meeting with your lawyer

Unforturnately, senior citizens are frequently targeted by scam artists, and people suffering from dementia are particularly vulnerable. This 26-page booklet from the California Department of Corporations is designed to protect seniors from investment fraud. The document:

• Describes the 22 most common financial scams aimed at seniors
• Offers tips on how to avoid falling for these scams
• Provides advice on what to do if you are a victim