Advance Directive
An advance directive helps your loved ones make decisions for your care when you can't
An advance health care directive, sometimes called a “living will,” is a legal document that specifies what actions to take for your care if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself due to illness or incapacity.
If you are unable to make your own health care decisions, due to illness or incapacity, your loved ones can use your advance directive to ensure they are following your wishes for your care. An advance directive can be an Individual Instruction or a Power of Attorney for Health Care.
Our “Conversations Before the Crisis” booklet provides tools, guidance and resources to begin talking with loved ones about your end of life wishes. It also serves as a means to provide peace of mind and comfort to family members who are making complicated medical decisions.
Conversations Before the Crisis
Learn what information you should know to let your health care providers know about your care choices in the video "Conversations Before the Crisis."
Start Your Planning
Download “Conversations Before the Crisis” to guide you through creating your own advance directive. This workbook will be a valuable resource for your loved ones in the event that they need to make health care decisions for you.
Start Your Planning
Download “Conversations Before the Crisis” to guide you through creating your own advance directive. This workbook will be a valuable resource for your loved ones in the event that they need to make health care decisions for you.