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How do you secure directives/wishes if one cannot afford an elder law attorney?
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Riley2166
Answered Jan 2019
My mother does not have a living will. I have medical power of attorney for her. How important is a living will?
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AlanBingham
Replied Feb 2019
Final stage of dementia, bedsore, advance directive of no antibiotics. How long will this wear on?
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Sendhelp
Answered May 2020
Mother refuses to discuss advanced care directive - what to do?
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MargaretMcKen
Replied Oct 2020
What to do if parent's current stated wishes (with dementia) do not match their previous health care directives? I'd appreciate thoughts.
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nerdmafia
Replied Jul 2021
Can I add on to our will and advanced directive with a simple form for care for my husband if I pass before him?
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Llamalover47
Answered Dec 2018
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My mom has had several strokes. Then 3 years ago she fell down steps and incurred brain damage. Are her medications keeping her alive?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Mar 2018
Any helpful advice to add to Advanced Healthcare Directive for my mom?
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OneBlueMoon
Replied May 2020
When is a rep. payee needed for social security?
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Guitarguy46
Answered Dec 2022
Just curious...How many of you have made living wills?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Sep 2020
Does anyone know the difference between an advanced health care directive and a medical power of attorney?
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Llamalover47
Answered Oct 2021
I was told by the head nurse that my Mom was considered a code patient. Can someone help me understand?
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anonymous999770
Replied Aug 2020
“Comfort Care” at the hospital instead of hospice.
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2020
Am I wrong in my thinking?
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Kathie333
Replied Dec 2018
What are questions to ask my mother about her wishes for long-term care as her memory is progressively fading?
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Grandma1954
Answered Dec 2018
I'm in my early 60s, no wife, children, and my siblings live far away. I'm planning how to take care of me when I'm older. Suggestions?
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HappyWill
Replied Jan 2019
Can anyone suggest a way to broach the subject about changing mom's advanced directive in an easy way that may help get my sister on board?
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Countrymouse
Answered Oct 2017
My dad's advanced directive says he wants no medical intervention. He just wants to let nature take its course. What do I do?
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Geaton777
Answered Apr 2021
I need advise in regards to social worker vs doctor’s participation in my Mom’s care in the nursing home.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Sep 2020
How long can a person live with untreated sepsis?
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anonymous594015
Answered Jun 2018
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