A caregiver’s journey with advance care planning

(Source – news.va.gov)

Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His challenges became more acute when he accidentally took too much medication one day. It was then that his wife Tina realized he needed more care and support, so she retired early to become his full-time caregiver. Tina soon realized she was in uncharted territory. Continue reading here…

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