National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is celebrated every year on April 16 to raise awareness about the importance of advance care planning. This day reminds people to think about their future healthcare decisions and encourages them to discuss their preferences with their loved ones, healthcare providers, and legal representatives. Advance care planning is an essential ... Read More
Making your own healthcare decisions can be tough. Making healthcare decisions for someone you care about — especially at the end of life — can be overwhelming. Even if an advance directive, such as a living will, explains your loved one’s wishes, it probably won’t cover all possible medical treatments. So, how can you advocate ... Read More
If you could choose where you wanted to spend your final days, where would that be? Whatever the preference or circumstances of someone who is nearing the end of their life, understanding the care setting options is key to creating a plan that helps ensure the greatest comfort for the individual and their family. At ... Read More
Kelly’s role went well beyond keeping up with the medical issues. Kelly took the initiative in every way possible, from suggesting a nutritional supplement to clothes shopping to creating a “fidget purse” with goodies that reflected items that my sister enjoyed. Kelly not only cared for but cared about my sister. We will be eternally grateful that she helped make her end-of-life better.