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Healthcare Proxies, Medical Power of Attorneys, and more

By: Kimberly Knight What is Advanced Care Planning? Advance Care Planning involves making decisions about your medical care in the event you’re unable to communicate your wishes. It’s a thoughtful process that ensures your preferences are known and respected, allowing you to maintain a sense of control over your health and future. Why Advanced Care …

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Vial of Life Sheet

In an emergency, time is crucial. The “Vial of Life” outline enables emergency responders to quickly locate helpful information regarding your medical history.Emergency responders, firefighters, paramedics, and police are trained to look for the Vial of Life sticker and obtain information from the Vial.The information normally contains:

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Seven Tips for Ensuring Safety for Dementia Patients: A Guide to Home Modifications

Written by: Kimberly Knight Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires thoughtful consideration of their surroundings to ensure their safety and well-being. Here are some essential tips to prevent accidents and ease their daily life: 1. Secure Cleaning Supplies: Cleaning supplies often resemble beverages to someone with dementia due to their colorful …

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Careers: Volunteer Coordinator – Part-time

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer CoordinatorREPORTS TO: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director STATUS: Part time; non-exempt SUMMARY The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, welfare, and rights of Dallas County nursing home and assisted living residents by advocating for their quality of life and care. The Friendly Visitor Coordinator works to improve the quality of …

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