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Wills and Trusts
Wills and trusts are the legal documents that enable people to distribute their assets and belongings as they see fit.
Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
Complex medical procedures have the ability to keep people alive longer than they could naturally expect to live, but with a greatly reduced quality of life.
Advance Care Directives
Advance care directives help ensure your voice is heard in the event that you, or the person you care for, become incapacitated and are unable to make decisions or let your wishes be known.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why Do Caregivers Need One?
A durable power of attorney enables the caregiver to handle specific legal and financial responsibilities on behalf of the elderly person.
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How do I get my sick elderly mother to eat when she refuses?
Jacqueline Marcell, elder care author & radio talk show host

I know how hard that is because my normally sweet mother did the same stubborn thing. She had been so sick she’d gotten down to 82 pounds, yet would clinch her teeth when I got half way through feeding her.

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