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Caring
Workplace Monthly Newsletter: June 2005
The
Educated Caregiver
Brought to you by the Caring Workplace
An
educated caregiver is the first step in providing quality care to an
aging friend or loved one. The legal system is many times the most
difficult to sort out. To make things easier, here is a basic guide to
understanding important legal terminology:
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A
living will is a legal document and a declaration that
you desire to die a natural death. You do not want extraordinary
medical treatment or artificial nutrition or hydration used to keep
you alive if there is no reasonable hope of recovery. A living will
gives your doctor permission to withhold or withdraw life support
systems under certain conditions.
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A
durable power of attorney allows you to appoint
someone to make decisions for you if you are incapable of doing so.
This is very important and not to be taken lightly. You will be
giving your power to someone else! Having durable power of attorney
for healthcare or property will give authority to another person to
make financial/legal/healthcare decisions on your behalf. It is
called "durable" because it remains effective even if the
person becomes mentally incompetent.
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A
health care directive is similar to a living will. You
are able to state your wishes in advance regarding your end-of-life
care. This is very important if you do not wish to have any life
saving heroics or machines to prolong your existence. This is a
personal matter and one not to be taken lightly.
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An
Elder Law Attorney can help caregivers to make
important legal decisions. When selecting an elder law attorney, it
is important to evaluate what they specialize in, how many years of
experience they have, and if they are a good fit for your situation.
You may consider hiring an Eldercare Specialist to guide you through
the selection process and to help with other details involved in
caregiving.
Source:
National Family Caregiving Alliance
For
more information regarding your Caregiving needs contact an ElderCare
specialist at 314-802-5106 and visit us at www.caringworkplace.com.
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