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  • Website: National Institute on Aging
  • Resource type: Fact sheet

Summary - The message of this resource is:

Advance care planning is an important part of decision making near the end of life. Use this resource to guide you through this process and ensure that you are fully informed about your options in regard to powers of attorney and wills.


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financial planning, savings, legal documents, independence


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Rated on: 1/18/2019 11:19:38 AM

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