Advocate Advocates - Advanced Directive

It a document that gives you the authority to call, ask and do for the parent the things that are on the list
of health care providers.
There's a link for all states that have documentation regarding Advanced Directives: http://www.noah-
health.org/en/rights/endoflife/adforms.html

• Execute in writing one original for the parent and a second original for you to have to walk with.
• Execute one for yourself and share it with a special friend - caregivers get sicker faster than normal.

Here's a link for patient rights and resources: http://www.noah-health.org/en/rights/
Or google search up your own with the keywords, "Advanced Directives"

I used the NY ones, just because they look like they did their footwork, I am not from NY State or
advise your use of this site alone. It's a general information start that appears well built.

Look for:

• Where - which state does what in each situation will / or not be different
• Who - is listed in this document
• What - is covered in this document
• Advisement - get a lawyer/attorney and ask them, ask the Dept. of Aging in your state

Department of Aging in your state may have online resource, or an office that you may contact for more
information. Do it... you will have more peace of mind if something should happen.
Support your parent's right to know and understand what they are completing by signing/designating and let
them ask the questions to the attorney or the Department of Aging personnel in your location.
Don't wait - start now, and get the parent while they able, capable, and present to learn and accept these issues
over time if that's what it takes and you are the house daughter or son.