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or medical institutions. It designates someone to make a decision regarding life-prolonging means if a person is no longer capable of making such decisions himself. It insures that his wishes are carried out. The Durable Power of Attorney is a legal tool which appoints a proxy to handle personal affairs, gives access to finances, and provides the power to discuss medical procedures with doctors. It will also give you access to your elders' bank accounts if they are in the hospital or otherwise incapacitated. Failure to plan for Advanced Directives with your elder while they are capable of discussing these issues will make it difficult for the family to make life or death decisions on their behalf. This could cause a severe strain on the caregiver, the elderly parents and the entire family. Thus, one of the most valuable things you can do for your elderly parents or relatives is to develop a plan, together, for their future health needs. The time to plan is now, before a crisis occurs, and while they are still capable of making their own decisions and while you can communicate with them on an equal footing. If you wait until a crisis or serious illness oc curs, it may be too late and you will not be prepared to carry out your loved ones' wishes. You will be faced with making decisions for them that will affect their well-being and quality of life. Knowing what your par ent’s wishes are if he or she became incapacitated will provide peace of mind to the entire family. Below I have listed some tips on initiating discussions on Accessibility and Advanced Directives. To begin with, open up a dialogue with the question “What if...?” “What if you fell? How would I reach you? How would I pay your bills?” “What if you became ill and could not live alone? What if you had a stroke? What would you want me to do? If you couldn’t speak, how would I know what your wishes were?” This approach shows that you respect an eld erly parent's ability to make decisions about her own future, and that you intend to carry out her requests. Remember, when discussing Advanced Directives with your elder it is important to approach the subject gently and without force. Emphasize the fact that your elder will remain in charge of her decision-making and that planning will enable her to maintain control to the end of her life. To sum up, good communication and good preparedness work hand in hand to make life easier for all concerned. In all discussions with your elders, you must respect their autonomy, ask questions in a non- intrusive way, and show belief in their ability to make positive changes. Having gained their trust, you can continue to provide the quality care they deserve in a manner that they can be comfortable with. Once these practical matters have been arranged, it is also essen tial for you to keep all vital information accessible. This includes emergency telephone numbers, Medical History, Medications, Social Security number, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Allergies, Proof of Insurance and any other documents or infor mation that will help you make the right choices dur ing a crisis when your loved one cannot make choices alone. The author, a member of UNWLA Branch 83, is a certi fied social worker with over 20 years experience in work ing with the elderly. She currently serves as volunteer Program Director/Social Worker at the Self Reliance Association of American Ukrainians in Manhattan. Her next article will be on Caring for the Elderly at Home. Fruity Holiday Treats Kiwis in Orange sauce 1 egg 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup orange liqueur 10 kiwis Beat together whole egg, egg yolks, sugar, wine and liqueur. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick ened. Chill over ice water until cold. Refrigerate. Peel and slice kiwis. Cover with chilled sauce. Flaming Bananas 1/4 cup butter 4 bananas, peeled and cut lengthwise 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/3 cup warm rum Heat butter in large pan. Add bananas and cook over medium heat for one minute. Sprinkle with sugar, spices, and lemon rind. Cook for another minute then turn bananas over and cook for additional two minutes. Remove from heat and add rum. Carefully ignite using long match. Shake pan until flame dies down. 10 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2002 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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