Advance elder care decision making: A model of family planning

Advances in modern technology have resulted in increasing health care optio ns. Unfortunately, many adults do not think about health and end-of-life de cisions until they are faced with a health crisis or long-term care issues. The lack of planning has left many families devastated and overwhelmed by the decisions they face on behalf of their loved ones. Social workers and o ther professionals are observing family members who are ill-prepared for th e decisions they have to make and the roles that they undertake as a result of the failing health of an older relative. The Advance Elder Care Family Planning model (AECFP) is designed to empower families before they face the se problems.