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Sarah
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A quick 3-question check
Legal authority
Yes
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Is John on Original Medicare (Parts A & B), or Medicare Advantage / SNP / PACE?
Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage / SNP / PACE
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One thing to set up first
Before GUIDE can move forward, someone needs legal authority to make healthcare
decisions for John. CMS requires this. There's no workaround, but it's a solvable step.
Can John still understand and sign legal documents today?
Yes, he can sign
No
Not sure
POWER-OF-ATTORNEY PATH
A healthcare power of attorney signed by John. One appointment with an elder-care
attorney, about $200 to $400. Three near 28803:
Asheville Elder Law · 6 mi
Blue Ridge Legal, PLLC · 9 mi
Carolina Senior Counsel · 11 mi
While that's in motion, here's what helps tonight:
Make sure John isn't left alone if he wanders after dark.
Gather his Medicare card and medication list.
John served in the Navy. The VA Caregiver Support Line (855-260-3274) can help with
legal-capacity questions.
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GUIDE programs near 28803
GUIDE is a Medicare program that gives families a care team and a navigator, at no
extra cost to your family.
What is GUIDE?
Telehealth
Academic
Community
Mission Health Memory Clinic
4 mi · Established · Accepting new
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Choose
MAHEC Senior Care
5 mi · New Program · Accepting new
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Choose
Duke Health (Durham)
38 mi · Established · Waitlist
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Choose
Most orgs schedule the first visit within 1 to 3 weeks.
In a crisis, call your care team's 24/7 line.
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Your prep summary for Mission Health
MEDICATIONS
Donepezil 10mg daily; Memantine 10mg twice daily
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DAILY HELP
Bathing, dressing, medication management
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BEHAVIOR
Sundowning and confusion after 5pm
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PHYSICIAN
Dr. Torres, Mission Memory Clinic
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CAREGIVER
Sarah, about 50 hrs/week, works part-time
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FAMILY
David helps evenings; one sibling not involved
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Bring John's Medicare card and medication list. He's a Navy veteran, so bring his
DD-214 too.
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