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What is Advance Care Planning?

“Advance care planning is making decisions about the care you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal values, preferences, and discussions with your loved ones.”

–National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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Why is Advance Care Planning Important?

• Decreases distress for both you and your loved ones
• Ensures you get the care you value
• Improves quality of life at the end of life

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Did You Know?

In Colorado, no one can automatically make medical decisions for you. This means not even your spouse, adult children, nor doctor. Because of this, it is very important to name a person who would speak for you based on your wishes.

Roadmap

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Choose a Decision Maker

Who would speak for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? In Colorado, no one can automatically make medical decisions for you – not spouses, adult children, other family members, nor doctors. Therefore, it is very important to think about your values and name a person who would speak for you based on your wishes.…

Resources

Colorado Community Resources. Connect with local groups, agencies, and resources. Click here for information and resources for older adults and their families related to COVID-19 in Colorado. Here you will find information on how to Make a Medical Plan During COVID-19. Housing Health Legal Financial Planning Below is information related to financial planning that you…