The North Carolina Alzheimer’s Planning Guide

A Practical Guide for Families Navigating Alzheimer’s and Dementia

When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it can feel like there are suddenly a hundred things to think about at once.

Legal documents. Finances. Caregiving. Long-term care. Medical information. Family conversations.

It’s a lot.

That’s why we created The North Carolina Alzheimer’s Planning Guide—a practical, easy-to-use resource designed to help your family understand what needs attention now and what can be handled one step at a time

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Inside the Guide, You’ll Find

This isn’t just information to read and forget. It’s designed to help your family actually get organized.

You’ll find:

  • The first steps to take after an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis

  • Five important legal documents every family should review

  • A family planning binder checklist

  • A family meeting worksheet

  • Questions to ask an elder law attorney

  • Guidance for organizing financial and medical information

  • Long-term care planning considerations

  • A comprehensive Alzheimer’s Planning Checklist

  • Practical Happy Lawyer tips throughout the guide

Why Planning Early Matters

One of the biggest mistakes families make is waiting until there is a crisis.

As Alzheimer’s progresses, legal and financial options can become more limited. Planning early gives your loved one a greater opportunity to participate in decisions and helps the entire family understand what should happen next.

You do not need to solve everything today.

You just need to know your next step.

Who Is This Guide For?

The North Carolina Alzheimer’s Planning Guide may be helpful if:

  • A spouse or parent has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia

  • You are beginning to notice memory or cognitive changes in someone you love

  • You are helping an aging parent manage finances or medical care

  • You are a family caregiver trying to prepare for future care needs

  • You simply want to make sure your own affairs are organized before a crisis occurs

A Note From Kristen

Hi, I’m Kristen Mackintosh, founder of Mackintosh Law, PLLC, and many people know me as The Happy Lawyer.

I’ve worked with many families navigating Alzheimer’s, dementia, incapacity, and long-term care decisions. One thing I’ve learned is that families rarely need more information thrown at them.

They need a roadmap.

I created this guide to give you a place to start, help you organize the questions that matter, and make an overwhelming situation feel a little more manageable.

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You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

The earlier you begin planning, the more choices your family may have.

Download your free copy of The North Carolina Alzheimer’s Planning Guide and take the first step toward greater clarity and peace of mind.