It can be an uncomfortable and challenging topic – which is why preparing for the end of one’s life is often an avoided task. However, not being prepared for such a situation can be disadvantageous to patients and their families. This is why Dr. Michael Demoratz, National Clinical Director for Amada Senior Care, focuses on educating families about the importance of Advance Care Planning. “If you deal with some of these issues before they become a crisis, they’re easier to handle,” Dr. Demoratz said. Currently, only 25 percent of Americans have recorded their end-of-life medical wishes in a legal document….
