WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA9)--Most of us think of a living will as a document we should have when we get older. But that is far from the case. In fact, anyone who is over 18 years of age should have a ...

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No matter your age, having a conversation (and putting in writing) what your medical wishes are when the end-of-life comes is a vitally important conversation to have. While it’s not always an easy ...

Completing an advance directive form is a great way to write down health care wishes before a medical crisis occurs. These legal documents help loved ones and doctors know what medical treatments a ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

According to a 2014 study published in "The American Journal of Preventive Medicine," nearly three quarters of survey respondents did not have an advance medical directive. This is the generic term ...

If you ended up unconscious and on life support, how long would you want your family to wait and see whether you recovered? If you want to make sure your wishes are respected, consider an advance ...

Creating a living will and other advance directive documents may be easier, and cheaper, than you think. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...