end of life

In a health crisis, it’s difficult to know how to honor someone’s wishes. A doctor shares a true story about someone with advanced illness and her wishes.

The Power of Offering Alternatives: A True End-Of-Life Story

Not every health crisis can be planned for and, in the moment, it’s often difficult to know how to honor...

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...

End of Life / Financial Matters

5 Ways to Make Funeral Planning Easier

Funeral planning is something that most of us avoid. But helping your older adult make arrangements ahead of time means...

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...

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...

End of Life

5 Myths about Dying

Understanding the facts about dying reduces guilt and fear Death is a mysterious and scary concept. Because there’s so much...

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...

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