SSSEV is a nonprofit organization supporting older adults and their caregivers through meals, community activities, in-home support, resources, and more. They can to help you stay healthy, active, and engaged as you age!
No one wants to think about this, much less talk about it or even do it. Many of us just put it off. Many times we start and stop. But... Make sure someone knows what your wishes are - sooner than later.
It is the best gift you can give your family and loved ones.
Consider the following:
Advice from an attorney is strongly suggested.
However, if you have started a list be sure it is signed and dated as you add to it and be sure to tell a trusted person where you keep it along with your other important papers and passwords.
A Will
A will is simply a legal declaration of a your wishes regarding the disposal of your property after death.
A Power of Attorney and/or Medical (Durable) Power of Attorney
A medical power of attorney is a document that names someone you trust to make health decisions in your behalf. In the event you are not able to or can’t.
A Living Will
A living will tells which treatment you want if your life is in a precarious state, including dialysis and breathing machines; resuscitation; tube feeding; and organ or tissue donation after you die.
An Advance Medical Directives
Advance directives explain how you want medical decisions to be made when you're too ill to speak for yourself.
Planning Your Funeral
Sometimes life just... If you even think that one day you will need something like a caregiver, a nursing home or a hospice facility?
Discuss it with your family or whoever is in charge of your care. Visit these places now, just in case...
Medicare has a wonderful website full of links that can help you find care near you, no matter where in the country! You can review a list and overall rating of many health care resources.
It includes inspection results, staffing and quality measures, fire safety inspections, penalties, number of beds, and ownership details!
Research providers near you ➤
Clicking on the link above will take you directly to the Medicare site where you can research information about the various medical providers in your area. This can include staffing, complaints, and more. You can search a specific are, not just Norfolk, but nationwide.
Palliative Care? Hospice care?
What is the difference? Palliative care focuses on easing pain and discomfort, reducing stress, and helping people have the highest quality of life possible. Hospice care focuses on quality of life when a cure is no longer possible, or the burdens of treatment outweigh the benefits
Hospice Care
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