Part of aging is accepting that any one of us may face mental or physical health challenges along the way. When a serious diagnosis like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s occurs, it can feel overwhelming. For the family, too, this moment is significant. It doesn’t just involve planning for the individual with the diagnosis; it also means needing to protect and inform the entire care system. A well-organized incapacity plan can offer legal protection, clarity, control and emotional steadiness during un