Blog Posts in April, 2019
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When hospice care goes wrong, where can you turn?
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanAs the Nation's largest living adult population, Baby Boomers, age, how prepared are they for the final chapter? According to AARP , Boomers will turn 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day over the next 18 years. Is the country ready for this? Are the systems we have in place for aging and end of life care working and can it support such an influx? It is definitely cause for concern according to some ...Continue Reading -
National Healthcare Decision Day – Even Young People Have Accidents and Unexpected Illnesses
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanNational Healthcare Decision Day – Even Young People Have Accidents and Unexpected Illnesses Estate planning is for rich old people, right? Wrong! (I mean, we get it but you’re still wrong.) Everyone over 18 needs some level of estate planning. That magical age when your parents are no longer allowed to make your doctor appointments or handle your savings account for you because you’re legally ...Continue Reading -
If we can humanely euthanize our pets, why can’t we do it for ourselves?
Posted By Julianna ZimmermanIf we can humanely euthanize our pets, why can’t we do it for ourselves? CA passed a death with dignity bill as of 2015 called the California End of Life Option Act. Every client who wants to be able to end their life should they get dementia learns of the limitations of this Act, namely, you must have mental capacity and be expected to die within 6 months in order for it to work. Until our laws ...Continue Reading
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