CPA financial planners are in a position to be one of the first to spot cognitive decline with their clients. Knowing what signs to look for and what to do next can go a long way towards protecting your aging clients. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Reina Schlager, CPA/PFS, discusses:
The nine domains of diminished capacity
Warning signs that may be connected to dementia and memory
How to be more connected and alert to decline with your clients
Establishing relationships with successor trustees and durable POAs
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