Journal of aging and health
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To examine how people with end-stage dementia have conveyed their wishes for end-of-life care in advance directives. ⋯ For advance directives to better reflect a person's wishes, discussions with individuals and families about advance directives should include a range of care issues in the settings of terminal illness, persistent vegetative state or end-stage illness. These documents should be reviewed periodically to make certain that they convey accurately the person's treatment preferences.