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Brian Ruberry: 10 Questions To Ask Aging Parents About End-of-Life Care
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:36
- Thinking about your death, what do you value most about your life?
- If you were diagnosed with a terminal illness, would you want to pursue every possible cure?
- Do you imagine wanting to stop curative efforts if they were unsuccessful?
- What kinds of aggressive treatments would you want (or not want)?
- Do you want to die at home?
- How do you feel about an extended hospitalization?
- How much pain is acceptable to you?
- Do you want to be with your family when you die?
- What decisions regarding care do you want to entrust to others?
- What do you hope for most regarding your death?
Source: Hospice Foundation of America
Source URL: http://www.wnem.com/story/26023481/10-questions-to-ask-aging...
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