Older people living in Washington are often concerned about ensuring that they are cared for as they age. While many seniors are perfectly capable of making decisions about their finances and day-to-day lives, others suffer from cognitive symptoms and conditions, such as dementia, that can impact their ability to manage money, households and personal care.
One way that a senior can protect his or her interests is to give a trusted friend or family member powers of attorney. Depending on the nature of the powers of attorney, the person who holds it can make decisions regarding health care, where the senior lives or how his or her money is to be spent.