Create Advance Care Directives Now

And choose a health care proxy, too!

Stop putting it off. If you're over 18, make these plans today - for everyone's sake.

As we navigate the uncertainties of life, thinking ahead is essential, especially regarding our health. Advance care directives and selecting a healthcare proxy are necessary components of this process.

These legal documents ensure that your medical wishes are upheld when you cannot make decisions for yourself due to illness or incapacity.

Not if...when.

Let’s explore the importance of advance care directives, the role of a healthcare proxy, and the steps to create these documents effectively.

What are Advance Care Directives?

Advance care directives, also known as advance directives, physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLSTs), or living wills, are legal documents. As an end-of-life doula, I recommend that my clients make advance care directives for several reasons.

Autonomy

These documents empower you to make choices about your own medical care. This allows you to control your experience even…