Advance Directives and Dementia: Why Earlier Conversations Matter
A dementia diagnosis can bring a long list of questions. What will change? How quickly will it happen? What kind of help may be needed later? It can also raise
A dementia diagnosis can bring a long list of questions. What will change? How quickly will it happen? What kind of help may be needed later? It can also raise
You know you should have an advance directive. What are you actually supposed to decide before you create one? It can feel like a lot to figure out. What medical
You took the time to create a living will. Now, where should you keep it? It may seem like a simple and obvious question. A living will is an important
If you have ever been admitted to a hospital and been asked whether you have an advance directive, there is a reason that question comes up. The Patient Self-Determination Act
Advance directives may seem like something to consider later in life. An unexpected illness or injury, however, can affect your ability to communicate your healthcare wishes at any age. The
A serious illness or unexpected injury can make it difficult or impossible to communicate with your medical team. If that happens, someone may need to make healthcare decisions on your
Putting your healthcare wishes in writing is an important part of planning ahead. Talking about those wishes with the people you trust can be just as valuable. According to Duke
A living will puts some of your most personal healthcare choices into words. Knowing that it exists for that purpose is only the beginning. What does the document actually say?
If a medical emergency left you unable to communicate, would the right documents be in place to help guide your care? An advance healthcare directive is a legal document that
In a recent article, The American Heart Association highlights the importance of healthcare directives for patients: “Before providing care, hospitals are required by law to ask people if they have