Medical decisions

■      Ability to understand relevant information

■      Ability to understand the consequences of the decision

■      Ability to communicate a decision

Decisions of self-care

■      Ability to care for oneself or

■      Ability to accept the needed help to keep oneself safe

Finances

■      Ability to manage bill payment

■      Ability to appropriately calculate and monitor funds

Last will and testament

■      Ability to remember estate plans

■      Ability to express logic behind choices