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Death

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Alzheimer's Breakthrough: What It Can Mean to You Right Now

  A cure is still far away but here's a way to further the cause.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How can I help my father, who is bedridden and has numerous health problems, face the end of his life?

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• Question - How do we deal with my father-in-law's denial that my mother-in-law is dying?

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• Question - How can I can my mother to talk about end of life planning?

  There are ways to help ease the way to discussions about estate planning and end of life issues with parents. But it's also wise to recognize that they may listen to other voices more readily.

• Question - How do I help my 90-year-old father face end of life issues?

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• Question - What are the tax implications for the beneficiaries of my father's IRA and joint stock/mutual fund accounts when he passes away?

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• Question - My father has bladder cancer and he no longer want to eat or drink. Is there anything we can do?

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• Question - What rights do I have as a healthcare agent?

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• Question - What is the meaning of dying?

  The raw time after a parent's death can be a rich time to ponder the bigger questions of life.

• Question - How can I help an elder die?

  Make sure the older person's desire to die is real. Then read up about it.

• Question - How do I persuade my father to join a clinical trial that could help him fight bone cancer?

  When a parent with cancer won't join a clinical trial, find out why. Then discuss his concerns, given the research and his own prognosis.

• Question - Can a parent revise or revoke a durable power of attorney for healthcare or finances?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I set up a trust account in a bank for my granddaughter?

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• Question - What Questions Should I ask my Mother's Doctor if she Wants to Stop Chemo?

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• Question - When is the right time to call in hospice?

  Hospice care is generally reserved for those who are diagnosed to be near death. But other options for help with care may be available.

• Question - My father has had a stroke and has no will. How do I ensure his things are taken care of?

  A parent who wishes to make a will may be able to do so, even after suffering a stroke.

• Question - What is the difference between dpoa and just a poa?

  A durable power of attorney remains in effect if and when the person granting the authority becomes unable to make and communicate decisions.

• Question - Is there a time limit on distributing trust money?

  Laws controlling trusts generally require a trustee to act "reasonably" -- and those who don't may be accountable in court.

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Dead Box

  My grandparents kept a box with all their end-of-life...