Life happens. Tomorrow, who knows what will be. Right now, we might need to care for a family member or friend. At some point, we are all likely to need assistance caring for ourselves. It’s wise to be prepared for life’s curve balls. Here’s a roundup of posts focused on what to think about and some of the ways you might plan ahead.
Paperwork
- Here’s why you need an advance directive: a health care proxy and living will
- Get yourself a health care proxy and living will
- Do you need a POLST, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment?
- You likely should have a durable power of attorney
- Get your affairs in order
Medical help
- What care do you want if you become seriously ill? Talk to your doctor
- Get your free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit and talk to your doctor about end-of-life wishes
- Talk to your health care proxy, your child or trusted friend, about your end-of-life wishes
- Three things to consider about end-of-life care
- Two tips for keeping your emergency care costs down
- Plan ahead for a hospital visit: Talk to the people you love about these seven important items
Care
- Will you want palliative care or curative care?
- Where will you live as you age?
- Housing options for older adults
- Keeping your home safe if you want to remain there as you age
End-of-life choices, funerals and stuff:
- VSED, an end-of-life choice
- Tips for choosing a funeral home
- New Zealanders join coffin clubs to plan their funerals
- What to do with your stuff?
