I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Most of us are ...

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding major medical decisions. The two main types are a living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive is ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

Planning ahead with an advance directive is important for everyone, since accidents and serious illness can strike at any time. It may be even more important to you now as you're dealing with a ...

Wellness Wednesday is sponsored by Intermountain Health. We all know we are vulnerable to illness and injury, but most of us don’t like to talk about it. But there are many good reasons we should all ...

When it comes to estate planning, don't overlook an advance directive. This array of critical legal documents clarifies your medical care wishes should you be incapacitated. After all, most people ...

Dear Doctor: I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Dear ...

Dear Doctor: I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Dear ...