In recent years you may have noticed that when you or your loved one heads to a doctor’s office, they may be asked to sign a HIPPA form. Quite often these forms are presented with little or no explanation as to what they are. Just what is HIPPA and what purpose do these forms serve? [...]
Each person is different. This means that in order to get the right nursing home care plan, you should develop a care plan that fits your needs. It is up to you to make your goals, wishes and health care requirements known to the staff of your nursing home. Health Assessment The first day you [...]
It may be an unpleasant topic to tackle, but none of us will be here forever. If you do not have a will, then you leave it up to the courts to decide where your assets go after you are gone. This is done without any consideration to what you may have wanted or what [...]
Assisted suicide is a controversial and emotional topic for both proponents and opponents alike. For now, no matter where you stand on assisted suicide, it remains illegal in most states, where the act of helping someone end his or her life is felony. In a few states, however, assisted suicide is legal under certain circumstances. [...]