End of Life Issues

Health Care Proxy-Should We Place a Lot of Importance on It?

Health Care Proxy-Should We Place a Lot of Importance on It?

Learn about the importance of appointing a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for medical and financial decisions. Discover how to communicate your wishes through advanced directives and the steps to take in naming a trusted individual. Learn more at Caregiver Relief.

Praying my Scottish neighbor goes out singing like 'Seven Songs for a Long Life' hospice film

Praying my Scottish neighbor goes out singing like 'Seven Songs for a Long Life' hospice film

Discover Strathcarron Hospice, a unique care center in Scotland that empowers patients to celebrate life through music and community. Watch the documentary "Seven Songs for a Long Life" and see how this hospice is changing the way we think about caring for the dying.

It's "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day." And here is why their own special day is needed

It's "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day." And here is why their own special day is needed

May 17th is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, an initiative to recognize and support the aging LGBT population. With an estimated 3 million LGBT people over 55 in the US, it's important to address the unique challenges and needs of this community, including elder care sensitive to gay culture.

Family Communication and Eldercare

Family Communication and Eldercare

Learn how to overcome the challenges of family dynamics during eldercare meetings. Get tips on how to prepare for potential conflicts, develop a care plan, assign responsibilities and create an emergency plan. Download our free guide for more effective family communication strategies

FAMILY CAREGIVER AND POA

FAMILY CAREGIVER AND POA

Katrina Gilbert shares her personal experience as the POA and primary caregiver for her 84-year-old grandmother, who has recently been admitted to a nursing and rehab care center. Learn about the challenges and best practices for advocating for quality care and handling uninvolved family members.

End Stage Dementia : The Last of the Stages

End Stage Dementia : The Last of the Stages

Learn about the signs and symptoms of end stage dementia, including memory loss, personality changes, and behavior problems. Discover treatment options such as palliative care and hospice, and learn how to prepare for the end stages of dementia with preplanning funeral plans and advanced directives.

A prayer warrior, a seamstress, and always plenty of oil in her lamp

A prayer warrior, a seamstress, and always plenty of oil in her lamp

A personal account of how God worked through a neighbor to bring purpose and healing during struggles with addiction, advocacy for a father with Pick's disease, and the state of elder care in America.