On Point video interview - What does capacity mean for someone with dementia? With Bill Yeates, dementia advocate

Bill Yeates is living with dementia and is an advocate for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment. In this video he discusses what capacity means for someone with dementia, with respect to Enduring Powers of Attorney.

This short video is part of a full and informative interview with Bill Yeates and Philippa McDonald about Enduring Powers of Attorney.

To see the full 19 minute interview, click here

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.