POLST

Alzheimer's end of life

Alzheimer's & Dementia

This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion Easier

End of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death...

dementia feeding tube

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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Financial Matters

Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances

When your older adult needs help managing their finances, the prospect of taking over for them can seem overwhelming. To...

cpr for seniors

Living Will / DNR / Medical Conditions

The Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the Facts

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

POLST vs DNR

Living Will / DNR

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

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

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...

POLST

Living Will / DNR

Make Sure End-of-Life Wishes Are Honored with a POLST

A POLST supplements your senior’s living will One of the main goals of planning for end of life is to...

five wishes living will

Living Will / DNR

The Five Wishes Living Will Makes End of Life Easier

End-of-life wishes are important End of life seems like a scary topic, but many older adults actually feel relieved after...