Statistically speaking, most people will spend an extended period of time in a long-term care facility at some point in their life. If you are currently living in a nursing home, you are likely dependent on the staff and caregivers at the nursing home for everything from the administration of medicine to social interaction. Be careful, however, that you don’t become too dependent on people other than trusted family members and loved ones. For example, if the nursing home staff offers to prepare a living will for you it would be in your best interests to consult with your estate planning attorney before accepting the offer. A living will is a type of advanced directive. It is a legal document that allows you to express your wishes with regard to healthcare treatment should you be unable to express them yourself at some point due to your incapacity. In Oregon, an advanced directive may also be used to appoint someone as your healthcare agent. Your agent will be entitled to make decisi
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:32:37 +0000
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