Create a secure future: Advance Health Care Directive
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Are you one of the 2 out of 3 older adults who has not completed any type of advance directive, including a living will and health care power of attorney? An Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) lets you have a say about how you want to be cared for if you cannot speak for yourself. Learn how to prepare your AHCD at this FREE presentation. Topics covered include: • What AHCDs are, why you should have one, and how to complete the forms • Appointing an agent, end-of-life decision making and POLST forms • Referrals for other planning tools such as Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Finance • Suggestions and resources for preparedness No registration is required – just drop in! This is a FREE presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors. No registration is required. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org .
