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The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead. | The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead. | ||
==The No CPR Form== | ==The No CPR Form== | ||
Some people approaching the natural end of their lives or suffering from a life-limiting illness decide to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided if their heart or lungs stop. This decision can be recorded in a “No CPR Form”. This form is a medical order that says the person has had a conversation with a healthcare professional about CPR. It tells people such as first responders, paramedics and care providers not to start CPR on behalf of the person whether they are at home, in the community or in a care facility. | Some people approaching the natural end of their lives or suffering from a life-limiting illness decide to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided if their heart or lungs stop. This decision can be recorded in a “No CPR Form”. This form is a medical order that says the person has had a conversation with a healthcare professional about CPR. It tells people such as first responders, paramedics and care providers not to start CPR on behalf of the person whether they are at home, in the community or in a care facility. | ||
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| text = With a signed No CPR Form, you can get a free MedicAlert® bracelet with “No CPR” engraved on it. To obtain a free bracelet, call 1-800-668-1507 or visit [https://www.medicalert.ca/nocpr/ www.medicalert.ca/nocpr.]}} | | text = With a signed No CPR Form, you can get a free MedicAlert® bracelet with “No CPR” engraved on it. To obtain a free bracelet, call 1-800-668-1507 or visit [https://www.medicalert.ca/nocpr/ www.medicalert.ca/nocpr.]}} | ||
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==Making arrangements with a funeral home== | ==Making arrangements with a funeral home== | ||
Making arrangements in advance with a funeral home helps loved ones deal with the body and arrange the funeral after death. | Making arrangements in advance with a funeral home helps loved ones deal with the body and arrange the funeral after death. | ||