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Learn what to expect in this final stage of life. By reading the information, suggestions and tips in this section, you can gain a better understanding of personal, financial and social issues encountered during this emotion-laden period.

Being Prepared:^

Q&A: Advance Directives

Preparing for the End of Your Life

What Are Living Wills and Advance Directives?

How to Talk About End-of-Life Care

Supporting a Friend or Relative Who Is Dying

Basics of Estate Planning

Estate Tax Facts and Tips


Living Arrangements:^

What Is Hospice Care?

How to Choose a Nursing Home

Palliative Care: Providing Comfort to the Seriously Ill

Hospice: Providing End-of-Life Care


Caregiving:^

If You Are the Caregiver

Caring for a Dying Loved One: The Final Days

When Men Become Caregivers

Caring for an Ill Spouse

Caregiving From a Distance ... Without the Guilt


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