Gene McMurtrey, now 63, was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease three years ago and can still drive legally, but restrictions prevent him from driving. His wife, Terri, and their four children had made an appointment to discuss estate planning before he was diagnosed, and they have all been provided with requisite paperwork regarding their future. Experts suggest that while the disease's progression is unpredictable, the McMurtreys' early diagnosis can add complications to estate planning if left for later. Maureen Henry, a Salt Lake City attorney and research scientist who specializes in aging issues, said that with a deteriorating condition, your context is going to change even for people who don't have dementia. She advised people to preserve the person before they could lose their loved ones.