Interview: Enduring Powers of Attorney with Bill Yeates, Dementia Advocate [Video]

Bill Yeates received a diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2019, at the age of 59. He is passionate about advocating for the rights of those who have been diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

He recently sat down with Philippa McDonald to discuss the subject of Enduring Powers of Attorney and what it means for someone with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

Bill describes how the diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease has affected his life. He talks about the specific issues for someone with dementia in relation to an Enduring Power of Attorney? He also talks about what capacity means to someone living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and how people manage financial decisions.

Background
On Point is about having big conversations on topics affecting older Australians. In this podcast series from Compass you’ll hear from leading figures on subjects ranging from ageism to understanding, preventing and responding to elder abuse, health and wellbeing, isolation, planning for your future including powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, advance care directives and more. For more information and resources to help you understand, prevent and respond to elder abuse, visit Compass.info