States generally allow a person (principal) to appoint another person (agent) to make health care decisions, receive protected health information, or both on the principal’s behalf. In many states, ...

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding major medical decisions. The two main types are a living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive is ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that people may be faced with a serious illness or a medical emergency that required vital decisions about their medical care, and sometimes ...

Community First Hawaii will hold three free advance health care directive (AHCD) workshops, two in Kona and one in Waimea. On Sunday, Sept. 15, Rev. Blayne Higa will host a workshop from 2-3:30 p.m.

An advance healthcare directive is a type of legal document that allows you to state your wishes regarding future medical care. You can appoint someone – often a trusted friend or family member – to ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create patient ...

This Saturday is National Healthcare Decisions Day. It’s a day to remind people to complete their health care power of attorney documents, or advanced health care directives. Angie Horge works as a ...

BRAINERD — Crow Wing Energized is highlighting the importance of advance care planning in order to support end-of-life wishes. This effort culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National ...