End-of-Life Decisions: Balancing Technology with Compassion

Walnut Creek CA

30 June, 2021

10:57 AM

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Let’s face it. No one wants to discuss end-of-life care decisions. And with modern medicine and medical technology, we have become very accustomed to doing everything possible to prolong life. But often, that can involve aggressive and invasive treatment. Listen Now! >> For many seniors, decisions about medical care will fall to family members due to incapacity, and these types of decisions can be challenging to make. In our experience, people want to be surrounded by loved ones in a comfortable environment, but it’s hard for family members to see past all the options, outcomes, and considerations. In a new Absolute Trust Talk Live episode, Kirsten sits down with emergency physician Dr. Alan Molk. Harnessing his medical background and experience as a decision-maker for his mother during her journey with Alzheimer’s, Dr. Molk offers valuable insights into how to have the right conversations with loved ones to balance end-of-life decision-making with comfort, dignity, and respect. Big Three from Episode #066: Have end-of-life decision-making conversations as early as possible with your families, doctors, attorneys, spiritual advisors–all-important parties involved.End-of-life decision-making is about what the patient truly wants.Hospice and palliative care are not “death panels.” In fact, they have been shown to provide a better quality of life for the patient and family members. Get Your Copy of Saving Lives, Saving Dignity:While it’s true that modern medicine allows us to prolong life, it may not be the best option or even what a patient wants for their end-of-life care. Today’s guest, Dr. Alan Molk, and colleague Dr. Robert Shapiro have authored a valuable book that helps families have critical end-of-life conversations with loved ones and physicians to make smart comforting decisions for everyone involved. Here’s a link to purchase your copy today > Amazon! At the end, we had a Q&A session answering your top questions about end-of-life care and decision-making, but if you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us for help: by calling us at 925-943-2740 or emailing us at [email protected]. Tune In Now! >> [Ad] Estate planning is vital to ensure that you and your family are protected and prepared throughout your later years of life and beyond. Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule a free discovery call today, and we’ll review your case to make sure all your needs are met.