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My mom has had several strokes. Then 3 years ago she fell down steps and incurred brain damage. Are her medications keeping her alive?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Mar 2018
In our wills we have a paragraph that states our wishes should we become incapacitated, something to the effect of “we want no extreme measures taken to prolong our life.” Is that a “DNR”?
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Grandma1954
Answered Apr 2018
Dementia with no advanced directive; I'm terrified of making the wrong decision on her behalf.
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busymom
Answered Sep 2018
Has anyone encountered a situation where your loved one is declining and you are receiving repeated phone calls to sign a DNR?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2022
Any helpful advice to add to Advanced Healthcare Directive for my mom?
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OneBlueMoon
Replied May 2020
Just curious...How many of you have made living wills?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Sep 2020
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Mom has developed breathing problems & edema & is seeing the doctor tomorrow. I'm just worried. Can you share anything that may be helpful?
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JoAnn29
Replied May 2021
DNR advice.
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Rhetorica
Answered Sep 20, 2023
Am I wrong in my thinking?
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Kathie333
Replied Dec 2018
What should a health care proxy do when and elderly parent refuses 'treatment'?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2019
Being a spouse, what can I take care of for my wife with Alzheimer’s without a POA, Advance Directive?
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Fawnby
Replied Oct 30, 2023
Can sibling sell mom's home (to pay for NH care) if she is executive of mom's health, NOT executor of finances nor executive of estate?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 11, 2024
I'm in my early 60s, no wife, children, and my siblings live far away. I'm planning how to take care of me when I'm older. Suggestions?
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HappyWill
Replied Jan 2019
I need advise in regards to social worker vs doctor’s participation in my Mom’s care in the nursing home.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Sep 2020
What is the difference between medical and durable POA?
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RebeccaCP
Answered Oct 2017
When should I apply for chronic Medicaid for my mom?
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Weisk72
Replied Dec 29, 2023
Can I add signed notarized witness pages to an existing NY State POA signed and notarized in Nov. 2021?
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Llamalover47
Answered Dec 24, 2023
How have you planned for your future?
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P
polarbear
Answered Dec 2018
Clarifications.
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JoAnn29
Replied Sep 25, 2023
What authority does an invoked health care proxy have?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 26, 2023
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