Living Will Linda talks with Jim Towey, president and founder of Aging with Dignity, about the "Five Wishes" living will that was unveiled today. For the first time ever, a document has been constructed that's legal in 33 States -- and it accomplishes this in clear, plain english. It also acknowledges that end-of-life decisions involve more than medical issues -- emotional and spiritual values are included. Listeners can obtain a copy of the document on the web: www.agingwithdignity.org .

Living Will

October 22, 199812:00 AM ET

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Living Will

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Linda talks with Jim Towey, president and founder of Aging with Dignity, about the "Five Wishes" living will that was unveiled today. For the first time ever, a document has been constructed that's legal in 33 States — and it accomplishes this in clear, plain english. It also acknowledges that end-of-life decisions involve more than medical issues — emotional and spiritual values are included. Listeners can obtain a copy of the document on the web: www.agingwithdignity.org .