An ER Doctor Answers Our Questions About End-Of-Life Care

Emergency-room doctor Kevin Haselhorst had an epiphany while he tried valiantly to save an elderly man who’d been through one-too-many traumas. His book, “Wishes To Die For: A Caregiver’s Guide to Advance Care Directives,” was the first step toward a new advocacy. Dr. Haselhorst continues to work toward helping people understand the importance of healthcare directives and the ability to make their own decisions about end-of-life care. Curious about more of Dr. Haselhorst’s views, the Candid Caregiver contacted him through email for the following interview. Read the full article on HealthCentral to learn more about how an ER doctor views end-0f-life care: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesCareging for a Person Living with Dementia? Avoid Saying These ThingsOvercoming Natural Denial In Order to Seek a Potential Dementia DiagnosisLoneliness I Older Adults May Increase Dementia Risk, Heart Attacks, and Stroke 
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