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Resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis

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During serious illness, CaringInfo is here to help you make informed decisions about care and services before a crisis.

Understanding and discussing topics like advance directives, palliative care, caregiving and hospice care may feel overwhelming on top of dealing with a serious or life-limiting illness. Our guides and resources are here to help you through the journey you are on and to aid you in understanding the choices you have.

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Getting Prepared for Care and Being Present

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When facing a serious, life-limiting illness, you want to feel both prepared – so you can understand your choices and make decisions – and present – so that you are mindful of today’s needs.

Understanding and using the resources available to you, whether you are a patient or caregiver may be overwhelming. Whether its medical resources such as palliative care and hospice, financial resources such as Medicare and insurance, or other items like advance directives or bereavement care, we will help you navigate them so you can have the experience that is best for you.

Learn about:

  • Creating an advance directive
  • Understanding Medicare & Medicaid
  • Qualifying for hospice care
  • Finding palliative care

Communicating Care Wishes Openly and Honestly

Open, honest conversations about end-of-life will relieve loved ones and healthcare providers of the need to guess what you would want if you are ever facing a healthcare or medical crisis.

These conversations – initiated by the patient or by those caring for them – form the basis for any written expression of wishes such as an advance directive.

Learn about:

  • Talking with your inner circle
  • Making a record of your wishes
  • Talking with the doctor
  • Dealing with grief and loss

Giving Care and Getting Support

Caregivers provide support to someone who needs help. It doesn’t matter how many hours per week are spent providing support, caring for a family member or friend is not easy, nor is it something most of us are prepared to do.

Often, we don’t even think of ourselves as caregivers, we are simply stepping up to do what needs to be done, be it paying bills, talking with doctors, or being present 24 hours a day. These tasks can be new, even bewildering, but CaringInfo is here to provide the information you need.

Learn about:

  • Selecting the right type of care
  • Preparing and getting organized to be a caregiver
  • Organizations and information that can help
  • Talking with others about their wishes

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CaringInfo is here to provide the information you need.

Preparing, Planning & Being Present
We’ve gathered guidance on a number of specific topics relevant to understanding choices and making decisions about care and services.
Types of Care That Are Available
We discuss palliative care, hospice, caregiving, and bereavement care and how each have their own benefits and aspects.
Resources that can help you wherever you are
A library of documents, websites, and organizations that you may use to gain more information and support.

Find a Care Provider

NHPCO has created a tool allowing you to find hospice, palliative care, and bereavement service providers that may be near you.

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CaringInfo, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides free resources to educate and empower patients and caregivers to make decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care and services. CaringInfo’s goal is that all people are making informed decisions about their care.  Learn more about CaringInfo.

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