Everyone loves to have control over their lives and be able to make decisions concerning their future. However, once a dementia diagnosis is given things will never be the same again. Planning the future with a dementia diagnosis means that those diagnosed will play crucial roles in making important decisions that pertain to personal, financial […]
Advance Planning
Our Advance Care Planning Series
This post acts as a starting point to anyone interested in end-of-life conversations and advanced care planning. The series covers various related topics, including advance care directives, POLST forms, wills and power of attorney. We also focus on how to begin conversations on the topic.
Advance Care Planning – Options, Approaches and What You Can Expect
This post takes a look at various advance care planning options, including some common approaches and others that are more obscure.
Advance Care Planning – How to Plan for the Future
This post offers a guide into advance care planning, including where you should begin and what areas you need to focus on.
How to Talk to a Senior About End-of-Life Concerns
End-of-life may seem like a scary topic but it is a critical one as well. Thankfully, there are various tools and tips that you can use to make conversations go better.
POLST as an Alternative to Advance Care Directives
This post looks at one alternative to advance directive, a POLST form. We highlight what this type of form is, along with when it is relevant.