by karlahlswede | Aug 7, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
If you’re a senior currently considering your future, you may already have an Advance Care Plan in place. If not, then now is the time to start thinking about it! Here are some essential things that your advance care plan should include: Living Will and Durable...
by karlahlswede | Jul 20, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
Health care advance directives are essential for planning your health care wishes. This broad topic often includes legal matters, medical power of attorney, and the instructions you provide to future caregivers about what they can or cannot do in your treatment....
by karlahlswede | Jun 21, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
The three basic types of advance directives are living wills, durable power of attorney for health care, and do not resuscitate orders. The Living Wills A living will is an agreement that allows patients to specify the type of medical treatment they would prefer if...
by karlahlswede | May 26, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
The health care directives, advance directive, and power of attorney are two legal documents that should be considered in tandem to best provide for you and your loved ones. Advance Directive As the name suggests, an advance directive should be considered in advance...
by karlahlswede | Apr 1, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
This Directive entails a legal document that lets people decide their wishes for medical care in advance. People must make this decision before it becomes necessary. This is because the consequences of not doing so can be fatal and could lead to family members making...
by karlahlswede | Mar 31, 2022 | Advanced Care Planning, Karl Ahlswede
A living will or advance directive is a document that tells doctors and your family what you want to happen if you cannot make decisions for yourself. This can include whether or not you want life-sustaining treatments, how much pain medication you wish to receive,...