It is important for you and your loved ones to think clearly about end-of-life decisions. This article discusses how to overcome the challenges in making decisions and talks about end-of-life resources.

This Age in Action newsletter examines what Physican Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) are and how the process is intended to prompt timely advance care planning discussions for people who have progressive serious illness.

A guide to handling a loved one's hospitalization, including how to communicate with the medical team and the types of paperwork and information everyone needs on-hand in the event of a hospitalization.

An overview of hospice services including staffing, plans of care, costs and coverage, and licensure and credentials.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has a statewide Advance Health Care Directive Registry, allowing all Virginia residents to electronically store their important documents (Advanced Health Care Directive, Health Care Power of Attorney, etc.). 

Learn more about what you need to know about Virginia's "Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order."