advance directive

This straightforward free guide gives an overview of caregiving legal basics and helps with important legal issues related to caregiving

Caregiving Legal Basics: Essential Documents and Tasks

Being a caregiver means getting legal paperwork in order Caregivers often put off the “legal stuff” because it’s confusing and...

Use this guide for easier end-of-life conversations with seniors

End-of-Life Conversations with Seniors: A Guide for Caregivers

End-of-life conversations empower a person to “die well” Talking about end-of-life wishes is one of the most important conversations to...

cpr for seniors

Living Will / DNR / Medical Conditions

The Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the Facts

CPR is brutal, especially for seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to...

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5 Smart Tips for Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

An elder law attorney helps seniors and families Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal...

estate planning basics

Estate Planning / Legal Matters

Estate Planning Basics: Give Seniors Peace of Mind

An estate plan gives seniors peace of mind Creating a will or estate plan is essential for everyone, but especially...

end of life documents

5 Essential End-of-Life Documents for Seniors

Avoiding end-of-life conversations is a natural tendency. But not having the proper legal documents in place could create big problems...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

What You Need to Know About Feeding Tubes for Seniors with Dementia

Be able to make an informed decision about feeding tubes Most people in the late stage of Alzheimer’s or dementia...

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Legal Matters / Sponsored Content

Get Help with Long Term Care Planning: Making Financial, Medical, and Legal Decisions

When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with a progressive lung disease, my family felt lost trying to determine the best plan...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

What To Do After Getting an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Even if you suspected it, actually getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for you and your older adult. It...

POLST living will

Living Will / DNR

POLST vs Living Will: Two Different End of Life Documents

Living will and POLST are used differently Making sure your older adult has proper end-of-life documents can be confusing. You’ve...