DNR

A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order tells EMTs and hospitals not to do CPR if someone stops breathing or their heart stops

Living Will / DNR

What Is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order)?

What does DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) mean? A DNR is a signed medical order written by a doctor. DNR stands...

POLST vs DNR

Living Will / DNR

Which End-of-Life Form Is Needed? POLST vs DNR

POLST vs DNR: they’re two different end-of-life forms If your older adult knows how they want to be treated during...

POLST

Living Will / DNR

Honor End-of-Life Wishes With a POLST Form

A POLST supplements a living will One of the main goals of planning for end of life is to help...

The Five Wishes living will makes it easier to plan for end of life

Living Will / DNR

Simple End-of-Life Planning: The Five Wishes Living Will

Knowing someone’s end-of-life wishes is important End of life seems like a scary topic to bring up with your older...

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...

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...

living will

Living Will / DNR

What Is a Living Will and Why Do Seniors Need One?

Discussing end-of-life wishes benefits seniors and caregivers It’s hard to think about end of life, especially when your older adult...