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END OF LIFE
Common Myths about Dying
Loved ones make it harder on themselves through incorrect beliefs.
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END OF LIFE
Your Decisions on Medical Care at the End of Life
Talk openly with your loved ones while you’re still well and use advance directives to maintain control.
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END OF LIFE
How to Become an Organ Donor
More than a hundred thousand Americans are waiting for an organ and many will die before one arrives. Here's how to become an organ donor and why you should be one.
How Much Do You Know About Advance Directives?
How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out.
1. The two most common forms of advance directives are the living will and durable power of attorney.
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A regular will is a document that states how you want your estate handled after your death, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). It takes effect after you die. A living will is a document that states what kind of medical care you want (feeding tubes or artificial breathing, for example) if you are too ill to make that decision. It does not go into effect unless you are incapacitated because of illness. It does not allow you to name someone to make medical decisions for you. A durable power of attorney is another kind of advance directive. In this, you name a person who will make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. A third kind of advance directive is a do not resuscitate order. This means you do not want medical staff to try to revive you if your heart stops beating or if you stop breathing.
Why Some Make the Case for Assisted Suicide
Brittany Maynard started a national discussion.
Looking Into Assisted Living Takes Legwork
Visit communities, get on waiting lists, and always review your contract before you sign.
Hospice and Palliative Care: Planning
Know ahead of time how you might need to pay for home health and hospice care.
Being a Healthcare Proxy
A healthcare proxy represents another person when that person can’t speak for himself or herself. The name of this role varies by state.
The Dying Process
The body goes through many changes in the dying process. Knowing the common symptoms of impending death may help families be prepared for them when they happen.
When Someone You Love Faces Terminal Illness
Don’t expect them to accept death. Your job is to accept what comes.
Hospice Care Overview
Many different organizations can provide home health and hospice care.
Elder Care
As more people reach their 80s and 90s, the number of elderly adults needing assistance with daily living increases.
The Comfort of Palliative Care
Improving quality of life by improving the symptoms of illness.
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
Once you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to create a plan for yourself and your heirs.