Types of Documents to Make Healthcare Wishes Known: Advance Directives,...
There are several types of documents to help you express your wishes for treatment any time you are unable to speak for yourself, particularly during serious illness or end of life. Learn when and why...
View ArticleAdvance Directive vs. Living Will: Which Do You Need?
The terms Living Will and Advance Directives have been used interchangeably, creating confusion around what healthcare document we need to use to share our wishes. Learn what the terms really mean and...
View ArticleMaking Your Healthcare Wishes and Medical Choices Known
No matter what stage of life you're in, you should ensure your advance directive and medical wishes are known and understood when it matters. Learn about the essential steps you can take to ensure the...
View ArticleFinding Meaningful Work in Creating a Useful Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Board-Certified Patient Advocate Sharon Stevenson has first-hand experience dealing with the U.S. healthcare system as it relates to end-of-life issues. Learn about how this led her on a journey to...
View ArticleLong-Distance Caregiving and How Technology Can Help
Being a long-distance caregiver has its unique challenges. We have looked at what being a long-distance caregiver entails and providing tips for you and looked at how technology can help. The post...
View ArticleWhat is a Death Doula?
A death doula — or end-of-life doula — can enhance traditional care by offering an additional layer of support. Learn about what the role of death doulas can be during a person’s care journey. The post...
View ArticleA Conversation with Death Doula Nicole Fisher
NHPCO team member and certified Death Doula Elyssa Katz and full-time Death Doula Nicole Fisher discuss what it means to be a death doula and how to pursue death doula training. The post A Conversation...
View ArticleHow to Use Care Compare to Choose a Healthcare Provider
Care Compare is an important resource from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that lets you compare healthcare provider quality ratings and other factors. Axxess has provided tips on how...
View ArticleWhy Begin Advance Care Planning?
Advance care planning is an important task that is not done by most people. Dr. Joel Policzer shares why beginning Advance Care Planning is essential for you to receive medical care and interventions...
View ArticleHow to Identify, Avoid, and Report Hospice Fraud
Learn how to avoid hospice Medicare scams, a type of fraud that targets vulnerable individuals and is costing taxpayers billions of dollars. The post How to Identify, Avoid, and Report Hospice Fraud...
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