Advance directives explain how you want medical decisions to be made when you're too ill to speak for yourself.

This scholarly article examines the origins of hospice and palliative care, compares both models of care, and identifies when palliative care is appropriate.  

Where should you start? Having a conversation about long term care planning can be overwhelming.  With so much to cover it can be easier to retreat instead of moving forward with the discussion. This article will help you with topics to cover and questions to ask.

This Family Caregiver Alliance fact sheet presents an overview of the different services and programs available to caregivers.

There are many misconceptions about long term care. This tipsheet will provide some facts to aid in your planning.

Geriatric Care Managers create individualized care plans for older adults while keeping their lifestyle, physician orders, and personal goals in mind.

Honoring Choices Virginia has developed a suite of educational materials about advance care planning and related topics.

Long term care conversations with the important people in your life may be unpredictable, but also eye opening. It is important to know what their expectations are as well as yours. Family dynamics can come into play and cause some uncertainty. This article provides helpful tips for you to consider before you have your conversation.

It may not be a fun conversation. But there’s often a direct correlation between how difficult a subject is to talk about and how important it is to have that talk. This article will help you 'break the ice' and get started for this important talk.

As you age it’s important to make plans for your future. This Family Caregiver Alliance article outlines important legal and health care decisions and provides guidance and important paperwork for you and your family. 

Long term care is one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today– and it will only get more urgent as the nation ages. While people are living longer, many have little idea about the added pressures on their “long life care”– fiscally and emotionally.

Talking to loved ones about big issues like aging, money, health and end-of-life care can be awkward. Having honest conversations now lets you know what your parents or loved ones want, and can help ensure that they live life on their terms and as fully as possible. 

A geriatric care manager, usually a licensed nurse or social worker who specializes in geriatrics, is a sort of "professional relative" who can help you and your family to identify needs and find ways to meet your needs.