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.
Background
On Point is about having big conversations on topics affecting older Australians.
In this interview 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.
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