Archive for 'End-of-Life'
Palliative Care is Humane End-of-Life
Question: My father recently died at the age of 87 in a hospital in the Midwest. His condition was terminal, which, despite his age, was very difficult to accept. After much family discussion, we requested palliative care, which his physician refused. His doctor said he was bound by the Hippocratic Oath. We were distraught. We [...]
Posted: August 23rd, 2010 under Care, End-of-Life.
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Remembering the Leading Voice in Field of Aging
A pioneer in the field of aging has died – an exceptional visionary, scientist, humanist, scholar, agent of change and communicator. This champion was Dr. Robert N. Butler, who died July 4 at age 83. He worked up until three days before his death.
Dr. Butler was the leading voice on issues of longevity and served [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2010 under End-of-Life, General.
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Ways to Smooth the Road Along Caregiving Journey
Over the years I have received many questions about caregiving which resonate in the broadest sense.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter reminds us why. She said, “There are four kinds of people in this world: Those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” [...]
Posted: July 19th, 2010 under Care, End-of-Life, Family, H.E.L.P..
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What to Do When Someone Dies At Home
Question: A friend and I, both in our late 70s, were discussing what to do if we found our spouse died unexpectedly at home during the night. It is our understanding that paramedics will not respond if the person is deceased. Who should we call? Neither of us could come up with the answer. [...]
Posted: March 1st, 2010 under End-of-Life, Family, Financial, Gov't Benefits, H.E.L.P., Legal.
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Planning End-of-Life Issues ‘Your Way’
Question: I am a 63 year-old woman and a successful business owner. As an only child without family, I am concerned about who will be there for me in my old age? I already have a durable power of attorney for health care but feel that is not sufficient. I’ve been reluctant to address [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2009 under Care, End-of-Life, Family, H.E.L.P., Q&A.
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Helen Dennis
