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When you become ill, you have the right to say yes or no to treatment options. But what if you became unable to decide for yourself? Advance Care Planning means thinking about your wishes and putting them in writing through an Advance Directive, such as a Power of Attorney for Health Care. This is a legal document in which you appoint another person as your “health care agent.” The person you appoint would then work with your health care provider to make sure your wishes are carried out, if you are not able to do this yourself. Every adult, age 18 and older, should have an Advance Directive. It’s a good idea to fill one out while your health is good and you can think clearly about your options. Once you have a completed document, give a copy to your health care provider, your appointed “health care agent(s),” your family or others close to you, your lawyer if you have one, the clinic or hospital where you go for care (for your medical record). Contact Betty Lovinus, RN, for more information.
Source: Aurora Freedom 55+ Newsletter, Vol. 1 No. 04