Importance of Preparing Patients
Eighty-four percent of AARP members report being at least somewhat comfortable talking about death.
Over half of members say they have spoken to their spouse, partner, or family their end-of-life wishes.
Only seventeen percent report that they talked with their physicians about their wish for end-of life-care.
At least least eight in ten AARP members rate the following as very important when dealing with their own care or thinking about end-of-life decisions.
Honest answers from doctors (89%)
Understanding treatment options (87%)
Not being a physical burden to loved ones (84%)
Having good pain management available (83%)
Knowing medicine is available (81%)
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Advance Care Planning
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