OPTIONS OF CARE
This is a very good overall look at what options are available for caring for a loved one who can no longer care for themselves and the various costs involved with the options.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC - A valuable site full of help for those assisting others with this debilitating disease
Beautifully written article by Jonathan Rauch that describes the difficulties of caregiving and decision making.
END OF LIFE DECISIONS
POLST FORM - All the information you need that describes the new, state directed form called POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) that assists individuals in stating what their health care options are at the end of life.
Information on what the AHCD is
A page that is full of resources for those making difficult decisions.
This is a great article and worth the read!
An LA Times article that talks about choices at the end of life
A moving story of a young woman's battle with cancer.
This is a very good article about simple questions to ponder for end of life discussions.
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT
-Great site that hosts many wonderful resources
A page full of links to assist you in recovering from loss.
