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End of Life Category: Advance Directives

Thinking about future healthcare decisions can be tough, but advance directives help make sure your wishes are honored if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself. This section explores what advance directives are, how to choose a healthcare proxy, the role of DNRs and POLST forms, and unique considerations for dementia or psychiatric illness. Whether you’re planning ahead or helping a loved one, these articles can assist you through the process with clarity, compassion, and confidence.



  • NYT covers a town where everyone talks about death

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  • “How to Live Forever” by Kimberly Best

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  • “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” A Memoir by Roz Chast

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  • “Facing Your Own Death” by Tani Bhati

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  • End-of-life experts question the value of advance directives

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  • “The Art of Dying Well” end-of-life planning for dementia

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  • ABA offers some thought provoking questions to help you consider options at the end of life.

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  • NY Times reports about “wrongful life”

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  • Be Prepared for Emergencies As Death Nears

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  • Dr. Seuss Does Advance Directives: A Tim Boon Poem

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