People diagnosed with a serious illness or frailty in the state of Oregon are more likely to have their end-of-life care wishes honored, and, consequently, less likely to be hospitalized. These individuals are more likely to use home hospice services compared with Washington state and the rest of the country, according to data published in the New England… Read more »
According to research, 90% of people say talking with loved ones about end-of-life care is important, but just 27% have actually done so and only 7% have had this conversation with their doctor. Less than a quarter of us have put our wishes in writing, although 82% say it’s important to them. I think we… Read more »
The first living will, Five Wishes, discusses a person’s personal, emotional and spiritual needs regarding medical wishes should anything ever happen to them and they cannot speak for themselves. Five Wishes helps you chose a designated person to facilitate these wishes on your behalf should you become seriously ill. More than 20 million people have… Read more »
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