Background
The process of long term and advance care planning is something that should ideally occur in the life of a healthy individual before difficult health events occur. However, planning often does not take place until an illness requires it. Resources for families, caregivers, and patients can be of assistance to primary care physicians to initiate conversations and help prepare patients at any stage for planning the practical needs of aging or particularly for patients with cognitive impairment.
The following is a list of tools and resources that you may find helpful:
The following is a list of tools and resources that you may find helpful:
Long-Term Planning Tools
Eldercare Specialists’ Advance Care Planning Toolkit
My Advance Care Plan
Planning for your future care