Do dementia patients ever need a form of current ID?

My Dad surrendered his drivers license 2 years ago due to once passing out while driving because he had a TIA, lucky he wasn’t killed or kill some else, also he had some guy who was on his phone while driving run into his car. Guess the Man upstairs was watching out for him. So when he came to live with us, we got him a photo ID card with his photo, DOB and address on it. He goes for walks everyday but should something happen to him or he falls. He carries his photo ID on him always, which is good and I check this always.

Yes. Always current. The bank would not let my Daddy withdraw money without a current ID. (I was late in updating his ID.) I always took him to the bank and my name was on the account so it really didn't matter as long as he got his money but if something had happened to me or if his granddaughter had to have taken him then he would not have been able to get his money. My Daddy was old school so he always did everything in cash or check.
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UPDATE: I checked with the local Secretary of State’s office (IL) and was told he would have to come in in person to request an ID, preferably before his license expires, but he could get a no fee, non-expiring state ID. Thank you for all of the input! My main question was, other than preparing POAs, his will, updating Social Security acct., etc. recently, he hadn’t needed his ID in well over a year. Just wondered if it was important to keep a current one. All good info & things to consider. Won’t hurt to get it just to have it, just in case. Thank you again!

I just dealt with this very thing! My mom has had dementia for 10 yrs now and has not driven since her diagnosis. I was filing her taxes electronically several months ago and at the end it stated that I needed to enter the number off of her state issued ID. If one wasn't entered they could delay or deny her tax filing. I had to pick her up from memory care and take her to the BMV! It was awful. When they finally called our number and we approached the desk, mom looked at me and asked "what name do I use?" LOL They looked at me like I was trying running some sort of scam! I had to explain that she had dementia and that she was confused. I ended up getting a state issued ID card for mom. Unfortunately, it's only good for 3 years I think. So, yes, you will need an ID for him.

My mom never changed her DL to her new state. She couldn’t come up with the documentation required (birth certificate, marriage license). Come to find out she was paying $20k a year in property taxes “in state” would have been closer to 8k. Now She’s physically unable to go the the DMV and guess who is paying the taxes? YES, if you are able to get an ID, do so.