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• Planning is Essential: Establishing wills and healthcare directives is crucial for ensuring that individual wishes are respected and to ease the burden on families during difficult times. A well-structured plan prevents confusion and conflict. 
• Communication Matters: Open discussions with family about end-of-life wishes can lead to better understanding and smoother transitions when the time comes. Avoiding these conversations can lead to uncertainty and disagreements. 
• Healthcare Decisions: Designating a healthcare proxy ensures that someone trusted will make medical decisions if one becomes incapacitated. This relieves family members from the stress of making tough choices during emotional times.
• Living Well to Die Well: Emphasizing a healthy lifestyle can lead to a more peaceful end-of-life experience. Prioritizing wellness aids in maintaining quality of life as one ages, making it easier to face inevitable challenges. 
• Support Systems: Understanding available resources for elderly care, such as Meals on Wheels or community transportation, can significantly improve the quality of life for aging individuals and provide necessary support for caregivers. 
• Driving Safety: Regular assessments of driving capabilities in elderly individuals are essential to ensure their safety and that of others. Having these discussions can lead to proactive measures before accidents occur. 
• Embrace the Process: Accepting the inevitability of death and preparing for it spiritually and practically allows individuals to find peace. Engaging with the process fosters a healthier mindset around mortality.

• Debby's Presentation - View 
• Debby's Handout - View 
  
• Kimberly's Presentation - View

• The Self-Care Prescription - Amazon
  
• The Art of Dying Well - Amazon
• The Heaven Promise - Amazon
• Heaven - Amazon

• Advanced Directive Planning - Link
• LawDepot - Link
• Texas Health and Human Services - Link
• Texas State Law Library - Link
• Drugs.com Medication Guide - App Download Page
• Medical Longterm Care Eligibility - Link
• Hunt Regional Outpatient Behavioral Health Program - Link 
• Information and Care tips for Dementia - Link 
• Information on Caregiving based on Specific Conditions - Link 

• Hunt County Senior Center Resources and Transportation:
  4912 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401
  (903) 454-1444

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