![]() ![]() CHAPTER 6: Preparing for a Good Death – here Butler helps the reader understand steps to take to face the end with grace.The allows the patient to dictate different levels of care: comfort care, minimal treatment, limited treatment, or “do everything possible.” ![]() Butler introduces the POLST/MOLST, Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. Trips to the hospital may become frequent. CHAPTER 5: House of Cards – at this point in aging toward death, many elements of health can come crashing down.CHAPTER 4: Awareness of Mortality – reacting to a terminal diagnosis in ways that helps the patient redefine hope, stay in charge, and give life meaning.CHAPTER 3: Adaptation – how to make changes when it becomes apparent that our bodies are breaking down and elders are becoming increasingly dependent on others for help with daily life. ![]() CHAPTER 2: Slowing Down – recognizing the changes in our bodies and making adjustments to make the most of life.CHAPTER 1: Resilience – what to do as we are getting older, but are still able to bounce back from medical issues. ![]() The book is divided into chapters that trace the arc of our lives as we approach old age and frailty. ![]()
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