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Advanced Planning: Investigating Senior Living Options

Nurses Advocates

While we were traveling to see family and friends, over the Thanksgiving Holiday, we stopped to look at a few senior living communities that we are considering. There are many choices, and finding the location and type of Senior Living Community that you want to live in and can afford is a job unto itself.

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The Role of a Healthcare Proxy in End-of-Life Decisions

Elder Care Matters

A healthcare proxy is crucial in ensuring that end-of-life medical decisions align with a seniors values and wishes. By advocating for their preferences, communicating with medical teams, and navigating ethical dilemmas, the proxy serves as a compassionate voice when the individual can no longer speak for themselves.

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3 Reasons I Didn’t Like Using Agency Staff

IntelyCare

Hannah Sison, BSN, RN Before joining IntelyCare, I previously worked for a large senior living company as a Senior Resident Care Director. Whenever there was a problem, I often found myself communicating with the agency’s liaison or at one point, even the agency’s vice president.