Links, Articles, & Docs

We've compiled a list of resources we've found to be useful.

Creating Your Advance Directive

Speak for yourself and to let other people know your choices.

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Dealing with grief and loss

Coping with Grief and Loss

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Finding palliative care

Choosing and Finding Palliative Care

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Making a record of your wishes

Advance Directives

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Organizations and information that can help

Finding Caregiving Resources & Support

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Preparing and getting organized to be a caregiver

Preparing to Become a Caregiver for Family or Others

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Qualifying for hospice care

What Is Hospice?

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Selecting the right type of care

Types of Care

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Talking with others about their wishes

Talking with Others About Their End-of-Life Wishes

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Talking with the doctor

Talking with Your Doctors and Other Healthcare Providers

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Talking with your inner circle

Talking with Your Inner Circle

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Understanding Medicare & Medicaid

Financial Matters

Source: CaringInfo.org - A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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