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...

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...

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...

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 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

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...