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Teachings and tips for family caregivers navigating the needs of their aging loved one.
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Fundamentos de las Voluntades Anticipadas
En situaciones en las que su ser querido no puede hablar por sí mismo, el personal médico recurrirá a los familiares más próximos para obtener ayuda para tomar decisiones importantes en materia de salud. Es importante que los deseos de su ser querido sobre cómo responder en una situación médica grave se conozcan de antemano a través de varios documentos, como una directiva anticipada y un testamento vital.
Conversaciones Difíciles: Asuntos Legales
El desafortunado resultado final del deterioro del Alzheimer se produce cuando su ser querido ya no es capaz de tomar decisiones de forma independiente sobre su cuidado o sus posesiones personales. Esta incompetencia requiere que se asigne a otra persona para que defienda, hable y tome decisiones en su nombre. Aquí se explica cómo configurarlo.
The Basics of Advance Directives
In situations where your loved one cannot speak for themselves, medical personnel will turn to the next of kin to get help in making important health decisions. It is important to have your loved one’s wishes of how to respond in a serious medical situation be known in advance, through several documents such as an Advanced Directive and Living Will.
Choosing an Elder Law or Finance Expert
Sometimes having legal or financial expertise can be helpful in making important decisions. Here’s how to find and choose an Elder Law or Financial Expert.
Paying for Care for Elderly Loved Ones
Here’s an overview of the basic categories of care most often needed by elders and payment options available, including what Social Security and Medicare covers for elderly care — and what it doesn’t cover.
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