Free 6-page guide for families
Dementia diagnosis? Here's what to do next.
Diagnosed. Now What? A step-by-step plan for families, whether the diagnosis came last week or last year.
The questions to ask the doctor, the legal papers to sign while your loved one still can, the home safety fixes to make now and the help to line up, in four simple steps with a checklist for the fridge. Start wherever you are.
Why it matters
Some steps get harder to take the longer you wait.
A power of attorney only works if your loved one understands what they sign. Many people with an early diagnosis still can. Waiting can mean a slow, costly court process later.
Some causes of memory trouble can be treated, like medicine side effects, hearing loss or depression. Ask the doctor before you assume the worst.
A few home fixes, a driving plan and a medical ID bracelet prevent the falls and scares that send families to the ER.
What's inside
Four steps, one checklist
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Why I made this
Dr. Fernando Vera, OT
I'm a licensed occupational therapist and I run Empower Health, a dementia rehab clinic in The Woodlands, Texas. I also watched my own mother go through dementia. Families feel lost after the diagnosis, and many are still unsure of the next step years later. A few smart steps make a big difference at any stage. This is the plan I give the families I work with.
Education, not medical, legal or financial advice. Phone numbers checked in October 2026.