End-of-life planning isn ’t fun, but it’s inevitable

Whether you believe in science, God, neither or some combination of the two — we can all agree that death is inevitable. Due to the finality of our lives, each of us should understand and prepare for that moment not only for ourselves but also for our loved ones. As medicine continues to advance and people live longer, we have a generation of baby boomers who are now entering their 60s and 70s. It is important to know their wishes now when they have the full capacity to make these decisions. If family or health care providers have no knowledge of how you want the end of life to take place the situation can become complicated. I am sure you've heard of the infamous DNR: "Do Not Resuscitate." The DNR conversation is something that doctors, patients and families alike can dread, b...

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