Medical Aid-in-Dying and Estate Planning

by Jessica Asselin | Apr 17, 2026 | Long Term Care, Palliative Care

Takeaways More than a quarter of Americans live where medical aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal. Choosing MAID requires strict adherence to legal rules, and failing to follow them precisely can create serious problems for both the patient and their family’s estate plan. Do...

A New Peak: Older Adult Outdoor Activity Rates Climb

by Jessica Asselin | Mar 17, 2026 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care

Takeaways Older adults are more physically active outdoors than ever before, with rates more than doubling in the past decade. Effective legal and financial planning for seniors with active lifestyles requires more than a traditional estate plan. Specialized documents...

What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney

by Jessica Asselin | Oct 17, 2025 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care

Takeaways A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf even if you become unable to handle your own affairs. This document provides long-term safeguards, ensuring your...

Benefits and Drawbacks of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

by Jessica Asselin | Aug 18, 2025 | Advanced Directive, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

Takeaways Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders instruct health care providers not to perform CPR or other life-saving measures if a patient’s heart or breathing stops. DNRs offer a balance of benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as...

Beyond Medical Care: Personal Benefits of Advance Directives

by Jessica Asselin | Jul 18, 2025 | Advanced Directive

Takeaways Advance directives, including health care powers of attorney and living wills, are crucial for outlining your medical wishes and appointing a surrogate decision-maker. Creating these documents involves personal reflection on quality of life, end-of-life...