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Advance Care Directives: Preparations for the Unforeseeable Future
An advance medical directive is a legal document that identifies a person’s health care preferences in the event they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Advance care planning provides invaluable guidance and peace of mind for family members.
7 CommentsWhat Is a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and How Does It Work?
A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) is an advance care planning document that specifies what potentially life-sustaining medical interventions a person does not want to receive. A basic DNR order usually states a patient’s wish to avoid undergoing CPR.
36 CommentsThe Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsHospice Care for Dementia: When Is It Time?
The slow and unpredictable progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias often makes it tricky for families and even doctors to determine when to bring in hospice. Use these guidelines to decide if a loved one is a candidate for end-of-life care.
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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Questions
Brother-in-law is POA for mother. He will be out of the country. Can he give us verbal POA to make medical decisions in his absence?
6 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Sep 13, 2024Regarding DNRs: Has anyone had an elderly parent resuscitated and what was the physical result to your loved one?
7 Answerscxmoody Answered Jul 18, 2024Father has Alzheimer's and mobility issues. He was falling down a lot lately, when he fell and could not move, we called 911.
4 AnswersMACinCT Answered Feb 29, 2024Declining life-prolonging treatment, preventing blocked exits.
4 AnswersAndSoItGoes Replied Jun 2023
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Discussions
Beware of this when getting an out of hospital DNR.
3 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Mar 2023Do not "attempt" resuscitation / DNR. An excuse to kill Old people. Why bother operating when you're going to remove their human rights.
23 Commentsnotgoodenough Commented Jan 2022It so saddens me that people are not making estate/financial planning in advance. Thank God we have this all in place.
4 Commentspamzimmrrt Commented Jan 2021I was curious, my husband RIP had a medical POA 2013, and updated it 2016. He had A DNR, AND NO INTUBATION, NO FEEDING TUBE.
4 CommentsSunnygirl1 Commented Oct 2019
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