Theme for August: Advance Directives — Preparing for the Future
Helping Clients Determine Which Advance Directive is Right for Them

When you begin the discussion about end-of-life planning with your clients, you can feel comfortable recommending any or all of the following Web sites:

The Five Wishes
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/5wishes.html

UHCDA Sample Short and Long Forms
http://www.hawaii.edu/uhelp/UHCDA/UHCDA_forms.html

State-by-state advance directives from Caring Connections, a project of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association
http://www.caringinfo.org/index.cfm?page=256

The Center for Practical Bioethics, Advance Directives/Caring Conversations
http://www.practicalbioethics.org/cpb.aspx?pgID=986

These sites offer information on advance directives that supports thoughtful decision-making.

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