As a hospice and palliative care physician with Stillwater Hospice (formerly Visiting Nurse), most of my patients are facing serious and often life-ending illnesses. I have found most people have ...

An advance directive for the state where you live may not be effective in another state. Some states have provisions that respect out-of-state directives as long as they conform to the requirements of ...

Medical emergencies and unexpected health crises can occur at any age. Advance care planning encourages people to consider potential future scenarios and plan accordingly, even if they’re young and ...

Dear Savvy Senior: All this horrible coronavirus carnage got me thinking about my own end-of-life decisions if I were to get sick. Can you recommend some good resources that can help me create a ...

Two main types of advance directives are living wills and healthcare power of attorney. These are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences regarding major medical decisions. An advance ...

April 16, 2016 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). While there may be no parades or fanfare, we should all pay attention to this special day. National Healthcare Decisions Day reminds us how ...

The advance directives market growth is fueled by rise in investments in advance care planning, increase in global geriatric ...

No matter your age, having a conversation (and putting in writing) what your medical wishes are when the end-of-life comes is a vitally important conversation to have. While it’s not always an easy ...

Talking about end-of-life health care wishes is difficult even in the best of circumstances; however, making decisions for a loved one in an emergency is even more complicated. End-of-life care ...

Guest columnist Jenifer Stevens, a licensed social worker with Hospice of the Western Reserve, holds the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker credential. As we step into a new year, ...

In the midst of a schizophrenia relapse, when psychotic symptoms return after a period of stability, you may experience issues like paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, confused thinking, and ...