Category Archives: living will

Why More Patients Should Blog About Illness And Death

Posted on March 31, 2013 by webmaven

Why More Patients Should Blog About Illness And Death  As Ganga Stone said so many years ago…Start the Conversation!

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What is a POLST form????

Posted on December 11, 2012 by webmaven

In the hospital where I work, as I’m going about my daily physical therapy business I have recently noticed the appearance of colorful pink forms in many of the charts. I feel that this kind of snuck up on me, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Rhodes’ Caregiver Tips

Posted on September 12, 2012 by webmaven

I really like Dr. Linda Rhodes’ website…especially the Caregiver Tips. This is practical and immediately useful info for caregivers. Check out the sections about Medicare, especially the inpatient vs. observation status. Because I work in hospitals I can attest that … Continue reading →

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Advance Directives, Living Wills…How do YOU Want it to End???

Posted on August 22, 2012 by webmaven

Not one of us thinks that we are actually going to die, but somehow, somehow we come to the end of  our lives, possibly facing difficult decisions that we never planned for. How do you want it to end?An article in … Continue reading →

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Hey, We’ve added a new Section!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by webmaven

Help another with the difficult task of making end of life arrangements. It DOESN’T have to be torture, in fact it can be rewarding. End of Life matters! http://www.thecaregiverwebsite.com/end-of-life-matters/

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