Ormond ManorMar 193 min readWhich End-of-Life Form Is Needed? POLST vs DNRPOLST vs DNR: they’re two different end-of-life forms If your older adult knows how they want to be treated during a health emergency,...
Ormond ManorJun 13, 20232 min readSimple End-of-Life Planning: The Five Wishes Living WillKnowing someone’s end-of-life wishes is important End of life seems like a scary topic to bring up with your older adult, but many...
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Ormond ManorJul 13, 20163 min readWhat Is a Living Will and Why Do Seniors Need One?Discussing end-of-life wishes benefits seniors and caregivers It’s hard to think about end of life, especially when your older adult...