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2008 September: National Adult Day Services Month August: 3 Important Things Seniors and Caregivers Need to Know July: Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefits June: Fun in the Sun! Tips for Vacation Planning
May: Geriatric Care Managers - Who Are They and What Services Can They Offer? March: Healthy Habits for 2008 February: Healthy Lifestyle Tips January: Real Estate Tax Assistance Programs
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Caring Workplace Monthly Article: April 2008
National Healthcare
Decisions Day Creating Advance Directives and Durable Power of Attorney forms to communicate health care decisions is an important step. This process ensures that family members are able to act in the best interest of their loved one if that individual is in need of treatment and unable to make informed decisions themselves. Making good health care decisions can be an extremely difficult challenge under the best of circumstances, but that challenge becomes emotional and overwhelming in the midst of a true crisis or trauma. It is important that each of us be willing to assume this responsibility and take a proactive approach, not only for ourselves but also for the sake of our loved ones who would be put in the position of having to make those decisions on our behalf. The Administration on Aging is making this effort to raise public awareness about the need for advanced planning. Their goal is to make sure that people have the information they need to make health care choices that will ensure their dignity and care. They have designed a website at www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org which includes a resource library, fact sheets, and sample forms for advance directives. This can be a valuable tool for caregivers and may help facilitate difficult conversations with their loved ones. The Caring Workplace can also assist you with this process, providing guidance, resources, and support. Please contact us at any time to receive a free copy of the Life Choices booklet published by the Missouri Attorney General’s office. This booklet includes Advance Directive and Durable Power of Attorney forms along with information about end of life issues such as life sustaining treatments, hospice care, and financial considerations. This information was obtained from the Administration on Aging at www.aoa.gov. Heather O’Brien, Caregiver Specialist with the Caring Workplace, is available to speak with employees who have an eldercare-related issue on a confidential one-on-one basis. You can reach Heather via phone, (314) 802-5106 or toll free at (888) 388-1930, and email, hobrien@standrews1.com. |
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