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End-of-Life Care Older adults face issues of death and dying more frequently than other populations. With high rates of chronic illness and disability, this group needs to work with providers to clearly discern their preferences for end-of-life care. Families also deserve careful attention to issues like caregiver stress and grieving. This core concept offers resources on Advance Care Planning. Future sections may include resources to assist providers in their efforts to offer palliative care. "To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always." Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is the process of planning for future medical care. Specifically, it directs caregivers and health care providers in making decisions when an individual is not able to. Although it is widely acknowledged to be an important part of... Hospice Services Hospice Services Site Decision Making Medical decision making is always difficult but more often becomes an issue near the end of life because of uncertainties about outcomes, the heightened importance of personal values in decision making, cognitive limitations and sometimes limited... Select a Topic >> Advance Care Planning Hospice Services Decision Making