Terminally Ill Senior Decisions

Any senior who has a terminal illness and is receiving treatment, should have some plans in place. Terminal illness is a very tough battle for many seniors to fight. This is why seniors should express their end of life wishes to family members. The list below contains some interesting information in regards to end of life decisions.

1. 84% of Americans believe seniors should have a choice whether they live or die when they have a terminal illness.

2. 22% of nurses and doctors feel that everything should be done in order to keep the senior alive, despite their wishes.

3. Seniors should put their wishes in writing. This is one way to make sure that doctors are aware of what the senior wants if they are unable to make decisions at any time during treatment.

4. Many Americans believe family members should have a say in the end of life decisions that pertain to a loved one.

5. In most cases, older women are more apt to discuss these wishes with family members. It is important for all seniors to express their desire about what should happen to them during the course of treatment for a terminal illness.

Source: Pew Social Trends

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