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for that state. But if you move, you should prepare a new advance directive to meet the laws of the ... . Keep it in a safe but easily reached place. You can also keep your advance directive on file at the ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

loved ones may provide support when you need it most. Advance medical directives Advance medical ... get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can ... 88835;lung cancer planning for the future;advance medical directives;hospice care;advance medical ... directives;advanced medical directives;advanced medical directive;advance medical directive;end of life

*Advance Medical Directive ... An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... Directive An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... advance medical directive;health care power of attorney;durable power of attorney;living will;legal ... document;82506;advanced directive;advance medical directives;advanced health care directive;health

Palliative Care: Management Hospice care Many people think hospice is a place where people go to die. But ... hospice is not a place. It's a special type of care for terminally ill people and their families ... hospice care;palliative care;legal and ethical issues with hospice care;23505-1

*Advance Care Planning ... Advance care planning is the process of deciding one's own future medical care. It helps to ... . Understanding Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is the process of deciding your own future ... 41115;understanding advance care planning;living will;durable medical power of attorney;advance directive;healthcare proxy;ACP

Planning for End-of-Life Care for COPD ... many resources available online. Palliative care People with advanced COPD need to think about the ... for end-of-life care in writing. Give copies to healthcare staff and family members. An advance ... COPD;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;end-of-life care;advance directive;18902

states have other restrictions on who can be named as an agent for an advance directive. Be prepared ... A durable power of attorney for health care is only as good as the person you name to be your ... attorney;advance medical directive;end of life treatment;82510;advanced directives;advanced medical ... directives;advanced medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance Directive;Contract;Wills;living will;death and dying rights

Cataract Treatment: New Lens (IOL) ... in place.  Types of IOLs Your eye care provider will select a new lens to fit your eye and ... . Anterior chamber lens Your eye care provider may place a special lens in front of the iris (anterior ... 85465;cataract treatment: implanting a new lens (IOL);cataract treatment;implanting a new lens, cataract treatment;IOL, cataract treatment

process. Allow them time and care for them as they move through it. Abnormal bereavement The ... particular charity or benevolent organization? Can the person direct others regarding important

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index - Care of the Terminally ... Ill Child Care of the Terminally Ill Child Home A Child's Concept of Death Discussing Death ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index A Child's Concept of ... Psychosocial Needs of the Dying Child Supportive/Palliative Care Hospice Important ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

It can be hard to know just what to do or how to help when someone you care about is grieving ... . Here are some helpful ideas. Providing Support for the Bereaved There are many things you ... support for bereaved;assist bereaved person;providing support;bereaved;p07318

floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers ... Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of

back. Place a rolled towel under your new knee and bend the other knee. Keeping your new knee ... Exercises after knee replacement surgery are an important part of your recovery. Advanced ... knee replacement surgery;advanced exercise therapy after knee replacement;90070

and donate your organs, unless you’ve stated otherwise in your advance directive Find out whether ... Refuse or stop tube feeding or other life-sustaining care—even if you haven’t stated on your advance ... directive;end of life treatment;durable power of attorney;living will;legal consent;82508;advanced ... directives;advance medical directives;advanced medical directive;Contract;Wills;Power of Attorney;Health

number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision ... tendons in your shoulder. Here are directions to follow when caring for your arm at home. Activity

*Caregivers Advanced Cancer ... , you may now face a new set of decisions. You and your loved one may be asking: Should new care ... Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no matter how ... advanced cancer;caregiver;palliative care

Psychotherapists Your faith community  Q. What self-care steps or coping skills do I need? A ... . It’s important to take care of yourself. You should try to do the following: Eat a healthy diet ... 4287;bereavement;death and dying

Supportive Care ... kids and teens) Respite care allowing the family to rest Grief (bereavement) care ... Supportive, or palliative, care is care aimed at comfort of the person versus cure and ... supportive care;palliative care;patient's rights;palliative care services;P03053

. Life supporting This care keeps your heart and lungs going when they can no longer work on ... . Life sustaining This care may keep you alive longer when you have an illness that can’t be cured ... life support treatment choices;end of life care;basic life support;advanced life support;cpr ... directive;82512;advanced medical directives;advance medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance