Posts tagged with “living will”

Post-Diagnosis Guide for Alzheimer’s Patients and Families

When individuals receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, they and their families typically have the same basic question, "What now?"

5 Key Steps to Alzheimer’s End of Life Planning

End of life planning for individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias involves many important discussions and key steps that you should begin to consider as soon as your loved one receives the diagnosis.

Improving Communication Between Seniors and Doctors

During a recent webinar on patient/doctor communication, Dr. Amy D’Aprix, Executive Director of the DAI Foundation, shared the following story:

“My father was referred to a urologist because he was having trouble urinating. I spoke with him right after the appointment and he said to me...

Life Legacies

Home Instead Senior Care research has revealed that nearly half of all Boomers would like to know more about their parents' end-of-life wishes. Home Instead Senior Care, with the help of author and advance planning expert Jo Meyers, is providing a set of tools that can help seniors and their families make sure that their wishes are carried out.

Five Ways to Talk with Your Loved One About End-of-Life Issues

End-of-life issues are particularly heart-wrenching senior topics. This flyer provides valuable tips on how to discuss these sensitive issues.