#117 | Paperwork Is Not Enough! A Guide to Medical Decisions in Dementia Care

Do you have the legal authority to make medical decisions for a loved one with dementia but still feel completely unprepared to use it in a crisis?

Having the right paperwork like a healthcare power of attorney or living will is important but it’s not enough.

When the ER doctor is asking what to do next, will you know what your loved one would have wanted?

In this episode, you'll discover how to go beyond the documents and prepare for the real decisions dementia caregivers face long before the end of life stage.

In this episode, you will:

1) Learn how to anticipate the specific medical decisions you’re likely to face as a dementia care giver and how to prepare for them.

2) Discover why your loved one’s paperwork might be legally valid but practically useless in the emergency room and what to do about it.

3) Get clear on how to define and communicate a “goal of care” so doctors truly respect and follow your loved one’s wishes.

Press play now to learn how to turn legal documents into real-life decisions you can make with confidence before the next medical crisis hits.

🔗 Resources & Links:

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