On Our Own Terms~Bill Moyers on Dying
Spend some time exploring this CBS series filled with advice, resources, and the words of the great Bill Moyers. >>More
Five Wishes at Aging With Dignity
The Five Wishes, developed by Jim Towey in 1996, is written in plain English (and 20 other languages) to help people express in their own words their wishes for the kind of care they want in advance of a serious illness. >>More
Caring Connections
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
This site is about how you LIVE. It's about how you can make the best choices for yourself when you are ill. There's lots of information about hospice and how to choose one. It's also for caregivers and those who are grieving a loss. Very special. >>More
Advance Directives
Neil J. Nusbaum, who is both an attorney and a physician, writes on Advance Directives for the American Geriatrics Society. He says:
"It can be hard for doctors and loved ones to know what kind of treatment you would want when you are too sick to tell them. A special document called an "advance directive" communicates wishes and preferences for care when people are too sick to speak or make decisions for themselves. It is important to understand that an advance directive is not the same thing as a will. >>More
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