Category Archives: Advanced Directive
When Can a Healthcare Provider Refuse To Follow Your Advanced Directive?
There could be a time in your life when you need to make serious medical decisions but are incapacitated for one reason or another and, as a result, are unable to make those decisions on your own. If you preplanned for unforeseen future events that could affect your health, you likely have an advanced… Read More »
All About ‘Do Not Resuscitate Orders”
End-of-life planning may not be the most pleasant or exciting activity, but it is one that is necessary for everyone. When thinking about potential situations that you may be in, especially if you become ill or incapacitated, you should consider what medical treatment you’d like to have and what you would refuse. You can… Read More »
Understanding Advanced Care Planning and Why it is Important
No one wants to think about the end of life. But it is an eventuality that we all face. It is impossible to know what one’s circumstances will be at the end of life, which is where advanced care planning comes into play. Advanced care planning gives you the opportunity to map out your… Read More »
Advanced Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, the most common form of the disease, in fact. Essentially, when a person has dementia, they start to lose their memory and other cognitive abilities. The majority of dementia cases are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s can come in older age, as the majority of individuals… Read More »