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 20, 20233 min readHonor End-of-Life Wishes With a POLST FormA POLST supplements a living will One of the main goals of planning for end of life is to help your older adult document their wishes....
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...
Ormond ManorApr 12, 20233 min readThe Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the FactsCPR is brutal, especially for seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to have CPR if...
Ormond ManorAug 14, 20223 min readThis Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion EasierEnd of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death or dying, but...
Ormond ManorMay 13, 20184 min readWhat You Need to Know About Feeding Tubes for Seniors with DementiaBe able to make an informed decision about feeding tubes Most people in the late stage of Alzheimer’s or dementia have trouble eating and...
Ormond ManorOct 11, 20162 min readPOLST vs Living Will: Two Different End of Life DocumentsLiving will and POLST are used differently Making sure your older adult has proper end-of-life documents can be confusing. You’ve...
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...