Advance Care Planning for Dementia: Save Money, Trouble, and Heartache
Writing your plan makes it real.
Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most demanding and emotional roles anyone can take on. The journey is full of uncertainty — especially when it comes to making decisions about care as dementia progresses. That’s why advance care planning (ACP) is essential, and why working with experts like Professor June Andrews can make all the difference.
Professor June Andrews is one of the most respected voices in dementia care, with decades of experience supporting families through the challenges of planning for the future. She understands that early, expert guidance doesn’t just protect your loved one’s dignity — it can also save you serious money, trouble, and stress down the line.
Why Planning Early Matters
Many families delay talking about the future, hoping to "deal with it later." But in dementia care, later often means too late. As the disease progresses, your options may narrow. Without a clear plan, you may find yourself rushing to arrange urgent care, navigating crisis situations, or even facing unnecessary legal and financial costs.
Advance care planning is your opportunity to take control early, when everyone participates in the conversation and people who may become unable to make decisions express their true wishes in advance. With a proper plan in place, you can avoid last-minute decisions that are expensive, emotionally charged, and sometimes regretted. Maybe you’ll never have to activate it, but like a floatation device, it’s better to check you’ve got one before you fall into the ocean.
How Can I Help?
Navigating advance care planning can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to do it alone. Through long experience in the health and social care systems I can provide expert, practical help to guide you through the process, step-by-step. I can:
Show you how to start difficult conversations with kindness and sensitivity.
Help you set up the right legal protections like Powers of Attorney, so you’re not stuck later on without decision-making rights.
Explain care options clearly — including what to expect, what it costs, and how to make choices that fit your family's needs and budget.
Help you avoid common pitfalls that lead families into unnecessary spending, disputes, or distress.
By working with someone who truly understands the system, you can make smarter, calmer decisions that honour your loved one’s wishes and protect your family finances.
Real Savings, Real Peace of Mind
Families who work with an experienced advisor often find they spend less on care and legal services over time. Why? Because they avoid rushed decisions, expensive emergency care, and costly legal battles that can drain savings. Delaying admission to a care home by only one week can save two or three thousand pounds.
Advance care planning also reduces emotional costs. Knowing you have a clear, agreed plan brings peace of mind to everyone involved. It helps families stay united, focused on giving the best possible support, instead of getting caught in confusion, conflict, or regret.
Don’t Leave It Until It's Too Late
Advance care planning isn’t about giving up hope — it’s about building a future where your loved one's dignity, values, and preferences are respected. Early planning gives you options, control, and calm. Waiting until a crisis hits can rob you of all three.
I have helped countless families make these vital plans with confidence, saving them heartache and hardship. You don’t have to figure it all out alone — and you shouldn’t wait.
If you're caring for someone with dementia, get the right support now. Planning early can be one of the best investments you ever make — for your loved one, for your own peace of mind, and for your family's future. And it is never too late to ask for help.
Get Expert Help Today
Don’t wait until a crisis forces your hand. With expert guidance, you can create a clear, practical plan that protects your loved one — and saves you money, stress, and heartache.
Book a consultation today and take the first step toward peace of mind.
