Planning
A legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive.
What is a Living Will?
Everyone is entitled to compassion and supportive care near their end of life.
What is End of Life Care?
What is HIPAA?
Seeing the good in situations.
What is having a positive outlook?
Alzheimer disease is the most common form of what?
What is Dementia?
Thinking ahead of time about your care decisions.
What is Future Planning?
Needing support when you are overwhelmed.
What is Emotional Support?
Equipment to assist pill taking.
What is a pill box?
Share or exchange information.
What is Communication?
What is the strongest risk factor for developing memory loss?
What is Aging?
Discussing your past experiences and memories so others can gain some insight about you.
What is reminiscing?
The people around you who love and care for you.
What is your support system?
DNR stands for.
What is do not resuscitate?
Regularly followed actions.
What is a Routine?
The IEA stands for.
What is Institute for Engaged Aging?
Having a will is important because:
What is To guide decisions when you are unable to voice them?
Working together to achieve a goal.
What is Teamwork?
A piece of equipment such as a cane, walker, bath rail.
What is assistive device?
Combination of physical, mental, and emotional practices that contribute to well-being.
What is a healthy habit?
Number of new dementia cases per year.
What is 10 million?
Future planning is important because:
What is charting the future of your healthcare?
You ask your family member to support you walking up the steps.
What is Physical Support?
A residential facility for more intense long term care.
What is a skilled nursing facility?
Reaching out to a friend or family member when you are in need.
What is Asking for Help?
This person can make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable.
What is a healthcare proxy?