Talking about future care plans after an ER visit
This study tests if talking with a counselor can help older adults and their family caregivers make plans for future medical care. It focuses on people who have recently visited the emergency room.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and had at least one ER visit in the past 6 months
- You have a family caregiver who can join the sessions with you
- You and your caregiver can communicate in Chinese
- You do not already have an advance directive (a written plan for future medical care)
- You do not have severe memory problems or trouble communicating (like deafness or aphasia)
- Your caregiver is 18 or older and is a family member or friend you consider your main caregiver
Quick eligibility check
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