When advance care planning, focus on what matters to you today. A common mistake is that people imagine themselves being at an imagined point in the future when their health and life may be different than it is right now. If something were to happen to you tomorrow, what would matter most? Remember, advance care planning is a process not an event. You can and should revisit your plans as your life and circumstances change.

January 3, 2022

What are the most common mistakes people make when completing advance directives?

When advance care planning, focus on what matters to you today. A common mistake is that people imagine themselves being at an imagined point in the […]
January 3, 2022

How regularly should I review my advance directive(s)?

We recommend reviewing your directives every decade, after a major life event (children, divorce, death, etc.), or after a new diagnosis or change in an illness. […]
January 3, 2022

How should I store my advance directive?

It is important that you make these directives readily accessible. Do not put the directive(s) in your safety deposit box or a file in your desk, […]
January 3, 2022

With whom should I share a copy of my advance directive(s)?

We recommend giving a copy to your health care agent (and alternate agent, if applicable), your medical providers (e.g., doctor, nurse practitioner, etc.), your attorney (if […]
January 3, 2022

What is the legal status of the Dementia Directive? Are there special considerations?

As this is a new directive, no New York law or court has considered it, and judicial review is anticipated. Until this occurs, there are some […]
January 3, 2022

What is included in the Dementia Directive?

We wanted our directive to clearly indicate when the option to limit oral intake should be imposed; by whom; and how much to limit oral feedings. […]
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