038 – FAQs On “Incompetence” & Losing Decision Capacity

May 04, 2017
038 – FAQs On “Incompetence” & Losing Decision Capacity
Better Health While Aging
038 – FAQs On “Incompetence” & Losing Decision Capacity

May 04 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses frequently asked questions about older adults and decisional capacity. She also provides practical advice on what you can do if you’re concerned that an older person is making “bad” decisions. She covers:

Related episodes:

013 – Interview: Solving Hard Problems in Helping Aging Parents
037 – Interview: Using Powers of Attorney to Help Older Adults

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