Working with Seniors: Health, Financial, and Social Issues

Chapter 14: End-of-Life Planning

The chapter discusses why it is important for individuals to have advance directives and the various types that are available – powers of attorney, living wills, Do Not Resuscitate orders and organ donor cards.

You learn about the key specifics of these end-of-life planning tools, as well as palliative and hospice care, and what your role as a CSA is with your clients in their advance planning.