Helpful Documents
Many people do not take the time to plan ahead to communicate their wishes clearly in regards to caregiving, future treatments for illnesses, legal arrangements and estate planning. Commonly referred to advance directives, these documents communicate the health care wishes of a person who can no longer make health care decisions. These documents must be prepared when the individual still has legal capacity to execute them. Here is a list of the common advance directives for health care. Please consult a legal professional for advice and the necessary paperwork.
Do Not Resuscitate Form
The Do Not Resuscitate order is a document or form that instructs health care staff, including emergency medical responders, not to perform life-saving treatments in medical situations where they could be used.
Living Will
A living will is a record of a person’s wishes regarding specific medical treatment at or near end of life. It describes and instructs health care staff on how the patient wants care managed.
Power of Attorney for Health Care
A Power of Attorney for Health Care is a document in which an individual designates an individual, or proxy, to make future medical and other health care decisions on behalf of the patient when they are no longer capable of doing so. This document can be highly detailed in its instruction and can carefully limit the scope of action by the proxy. It is highly recommended to also have a Power of Attorney for Finances as well.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit www.alz.org. Learn more about Alzheimer's Association International Conference.Contact: Alzheimer's Association
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The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit www.alz.org. Learn more about Alzheimer's Association International Conference.Contact: Alzheimer's Association
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The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit www.alz.org. Learn more about Alzheimer's Association International Conference.Contact: Alzheimer's Association
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