Preparing for the Unexpected

March article will address planning for the unexpected from the health care professional perspective.  April will present the elder law attorney perspective.

When a resident is admitted to a long-term care facility, he or she must provide information for:  the responsible party, next of kin in an emergency and mortuary preference.

Advance Directives and Durable power of Attorney provide instructions in your own words to family/caregivers, friends and health care professionals when there is a significant condition change.

Visit www.westsideobserver.com, Senior Smarts:  Preparing for the Unexpected - Part I (March 2014) for:  defining care planning; medical management; related approaches for addressing the problem; National Healthcare Decisions Day; resources; terminology.