Here's an interesting fact: The national average cost for medical care in the last six months of life for a chronically ill Medicare patient is about $17,000, or approximately $2,500 more than the $14,450 average in Maine.
The average life expectancy of an American is 75 years of age compared to 47 years in 1900. Vaccinations, hygiene and changes in the workplace have dramatically improved Americans' longevity. According to a Rand Study whitepaper, the decisions that lay ahead for Americans surrounding end-of-life issues are tough and require some cultural conversat....