CaringInfo
Resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis
Available in: Español
We are here to offer you timely and practical content from a variety of perspectives to help you expand your access to information, learn from others’ experiences and best practices, and improve your ability to make informed decisions about your care before a crisis.
Get tips and insights about managing the relationship with an in-home caregiver, dealing with changing family dynamics and more.
Being a long-distance caregiver has its unique challenges. We have looked at what being a long-distance caregiver entails and providing tips for you and looked at how technology can help.
Board-Certified Patient Advocate Sharon Stevenson has first-hand experience dealing with the U.S. healthcare system as it relates to end-of-life issues. Learn about how this led her on a journey to help other caregivers and resulted in the creation of CaringInfo.
No matter what stage of life you’re in, you should ensure your advance directive and medical wishes are known and understood when it matters. Learn about the essential steps you can take to ensure the information is shared with those who need it.
The terms Living Will and Advance Directives have been used interchangeably, creating confusion around what healthcare document we need to use to share our wishes. Learn what the terms really mean and how they are related.
There are several types of documents to help you express your wishes for treatment any time you are unable to speak for yourself, particularly during serious illness or end of life. Learn when and why individuals need advance directives, living wills, powers of attorney, DNRs or POLSTs.
A program of the National Alliance for Care at Home
