It is in no way, that we attempt to impart legal or medical advice here.  Seek the professional services of your legal and medical staff to make those appropriate choices for you and your loved one.

 

The intention of this informal guide is to help assist Loved ones in making the right choices for the loved one in question.

 

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Obviously, there comes a time in the aging process that some very hard and emotional decisions must be made.  It is important that when choosing a new “home” for that Loved one, that you, as the responsible person for that Loved one make the right decisions.  To honor that person’s wishes as much as humanly possible, without sacrificing their quality of life.

 

Here is a suggested checklist and directory of resources of sorts, to help make sure that you have covered all the bases in the care, comfort and quality of living.

Click on the following links below:

Adjusting to Living in an Adult Care Home

POLST Paradigm Program

Hospice / End of Life Care and Needs

Durable Medical Power of Attorney

Oregon Advanced Healthcare Directive