END OF LIFE CARE
HELPFUL LINKS REGARDING END OF LIFE CARE
Advanced Care Planning Resources https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-health-care
Compassion and Choices www.compassionandchoices.org
Palliative & End-of-Life Care https://www.aacn.org/clinical-resources/palliative-end-of-life
Hospice Agencies/Palliative Care Residences Licensed in Michigan https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bchs/Folder2/State_Federal_-_Hospice_Agencies_Residences.pdf?rev=e876586bbed44b0a8f625730894ef823
National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/end-of-life
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Making Decisions for Someone at the End of Life
You are probably reading this because someone close to you is dying. You may wonder how you can comfort the person, prevent suffering, and provide the best quality of life possible in their remaining time. If the person can no longer communicate, you may be asked to make difficult decisions about their care and comfort. This can be overwhelming for family members, especially if they have not had a chance to discuss the person’s wishes ahead of time, or if multiple family members are involved and do not agree.
Research shows that you are more likely to get the care you want if you have conversations about your future medical treatment and put a plan in place. It may also help your loved ones grieve more easily and feel less burden, guilt, and depression.
The National Institute on Aging - Advance Care Planning: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-health-care
Advance Care Planning - A Conversation Guide: https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/nia-advance-care-planning.pdf
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