advance directives

Thousands of Americans have died from COVID-19, and many more still will. The elderly are especially vulnerable, as are people with underlying health…

An idea spawned by a conversation in New Harmony is growing. The third annual Advance Care Planning Conference is being held at USI Wednesday.Organizers…

I’m 25. Most people my age don’t think about death, let alone how they would like to die. Except for the occasional bag of M&Ms I consume, I’m...

The Indiana State Department of Health has awarded a three-year grant to the University of Southern Indiana.The grant provides $332,360 of funding to…

A sudden event such as a car accident or illness, say a stroke, has left you unable to communicate. You are receiving all the care needed to keep you…

It's a weighty subject, but meaningful dialogue on end of life decisions could prompt a fresh approach in your own family's discussions on an important…

Advance directives, the plans that guide end-of-life care, often encourage casual one-on-one conversations with family members or trusted family friends,…

Local physicians, nurses, hospital administrators and health care professionals – essentially, those whose job is to improve life -- are discussing ways…