On Point video interview - Who is the right person to be an attorney 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 short video he discusses who he believes is the right person to be the attorney for someone with dementia.

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.