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Advance Care Planning

May 23, 2025

Is Five Wishes Valid in Arizona?

Today, we’re looking at the relationship between Five Wishes and Arizona law. Is the advance directive truly valid in Arizona?

May 16, 2025

Do You Need a Living Will and a PoA?

Living wills and Power of Attorney documents perform some of the same functions, so do you really need a living will and a PoA at the same time?

May 9, 2025

The Benefits of Five Wishes

In the world of advance care planning, the benefits of Five Wishes are truly amazing. The paperwork makes everything much easier, while reducing stress for the entire family.

April 25, 2025

Five Wishes vs Living Will in Arizona

Five Wishes is an advance planning document that contains a Living Will. But, how does it differ from a regular Living Will? Which is better?

April 18, 2025

Five Wishes vs a Healthcare PoA in Arizona

Five Wishes has many features in common with a traditional Healthcare PoA. But, there are differences too. So, which should you use?

April 11, 2025

The Role of Five Wishes for Advance Care Planning

Five Wishes is a powerful tool that makes advance care planning much easier. Read on to see what it offers.

April 4, 2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Dementia Advance Care Planning

Dementia advance care planning is a critical and often overlooked topic, one that can make a big difference to comfort and wellbeing.

March 28, 2025

How to Talk to Aging Parents About End-of-Life Planning

End-of-life planning is a crucial way to think about the future. But, how do you talk to aging parents about this? How do you get them to plan?

March 14, 2025

What is Decision Making Capacity? Why Does it Matter?

Capacity is a common term in advance term in advance planning. But, what does it mean and how does it affect you?

End-of-Life Care

September 23, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Dying at Home

Dying at home is the ideal for many people. Yet, doing so isn’t always the positive experience you might hope for.

December 22, 2023

The Intersection of Dementia and Spirituality at End of Life

The connection between dementia and spirituality has the ability to make your loved one’s final passage easier – providing peace to you also.

May 10, 2023

End-of-Life Dementia Conversations: Their Importance and How to Have Them

Despite seeming difficult and even terrifying, end-of-life dementia conversations are incredibly important for everyone.

October 24, 2022

What Is Virtual Hospice? (and other crucial hospice questions)

Hospice is often under-discussed and misunderstood. So, what is it anyway? How does it work? And, what is virtual hospice?

August 15, 2022

What They Don’t Tell You About Hospice Care

While hospice comes with many benefits, there are also some problems with hospice care that need to be addressed.

August 5, 2022

Is Hospice at Home a Good Idea?

Hospice at home is a powerful idea. It’s also something that needs to be carefully considered, as there are some issues as well.

Dementia

March 1, 2025

An Introduction to Advance Care Planning for Dementia

Advance care planning for dementia is an easily overlooked aspect of advance planning, but it’s crucial given the prevalence of dementia.

August 5, 2024

The Practice and Dangers of Hiding Dementia Symptoms

Hiding dementia symptoms is a surprisingly common practice among seniors and it is a behavior that is actually associated with some pretty significant risks.

June 26, 2024

How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia Safe

Supporting an aging parent with dementia can seem overwhelming, yet there are many straightforward practical ways you can help them.

June 15, 2024

Aging Parents With Dementia – When Is It Time For Memory Care?

Dementia is complex and presents differently in each person. So, how do you know when it’s time for memory care?

April 21, 2024

How to Recognize Signs of Pain in People With Dementia

People with dementia often cannot express themselves well. However, they’ll still display some signs of pain.

February 5, 2024

Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?

Dementia has dramatic impacts on people, but what does this mean for death? Do dementia patients know they are dying?

January 29, 2024

Do People With Dementia Know They Have It?

Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. So, what does it look like from the inside? Do people with dementia know they have it?

January 5, 2024

How Facilities Can Promote the Best Outcomes for Seniors with Dementia

Person-centered dementia care, validation, and other approaches are powerful tools for effective dementia care, even among agitated seniors.

December 29, 2023

How Caregivers Can Protect Seniors from Dementia Medication Abuse

Medication abuse is an issue in a surprising number of facilities. Families need to take steps to protect their loved ones.

Difficult Parents

August 1, 2023

Why Do Older People Get Mean?

Have you ever asked yourself – why do older people get mean? There’s a surprising number of reasons for this behavior change.

March 20, 2023

How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents

Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.

March 15, 2023

How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents

Irrational elderly parents can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you engage with them well – without compromising your own needs?

January 16, 2023

Can I Refuse to Care for an Elderly Parent?

Caring for an elderly parent often feels like an obligation. But, is it really and can you refuse to provide care? Is doing so ever okay?

May 27, 2022

The Best Responses When Aging Parents Expect Too Much

It’s never easy when aging parents expect too much. So, how can you support them without burning out yourself?

May 20, 2022

What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention

It’s never fun when your elderly mother wants constant attention. Should you try to meet her wishes or is it time to pull back?

April 22, 2022

7 Expert Tips for Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents

Setting boundaries with toxic parents is essential and can also be incredibly difficult. In this post, we show you how to do so and reclaim your life.

January 31, 2022

Responding To The Guilt of Moving Away from Elderly Parents

The guilt of moving away from elderly parents often keeps us in place. Thankfully, there are ways through this guilt.

December 27, 2021

How To Set Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers

Setting good boundaries for caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult. Let us show you how to go about it and why you should.

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