As part of WGBH News' series  You’re Not Alone: Caring for our Elderly , we  asked  people to share their one piece of advice for those who are caring for an elderly person. 

Greater Boston host Emily Rooney, whose father Andy Rooney died a few years ago, shares her advice on dealing with a dying elderly loved one: if you find yourself faced with a challenging medical decision, ask the hospital to speak with a medical ethicist.

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