End of Life Issues
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Posted by Katrena Wells Aug 21, 2009 |
Welcome to the Seniors' Health and Medicare Blog! If you are searching for answers about how to handle end of life decisions, here are four articles that you may wish to review:
What You Should Know about a Living Will
Do you have strong feelings about whether or not you wish to have life-saving treatment if you cannot make decisions for yourself?
Do your closest relatives know your wishes for end of life treatment?
Would your doctor provide treatment that you would not want?
What is a Health Care Power of Attorney?
Who would make decisions for you if you cannot make them?
Would your next of kin be able to agree if you became seriously ill?
Would you want someone other than your legal next of kin to make medical decisions for you?
What is a DNR order?
Are there types of DNR orders?
What treatment stops if I choose to have a DNR order?
Too Old to Donate Organs/Tissues? Think Again!
Who can donate organs or tissues?
Is there an age limit for organ donation?
What can I do if I'm not a candidate for organ donation?
Can people donate organs or tissues while still alive?