For nearly 30 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. With offices in Washington and Tallahassee, the nationally-acclaimed non-profit has touched the lives of tens of millions of Americans and influenced public policy at both the state and national level. Its Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they desire. This legal document is available in 29 languages and is distributed by thousands of organizations throughout the country, from large hospitals to tiny churches. More people have used Five Wishes for their living will or advance directive than any other document. Five Wishes empowers you to voice your individual care wishes and bring them to the forefront of the discussion. It gives you and your loved ones the peace of mind that your wishes have been documented and can be honored. For families, it makes wishes known in writing to help end the guessing and provide comfort and assurance. Though we don’t like to think about it, a change in health or an accident can happen to any of us. That’s why it’s important for all of us, regardless of age or health, to have a plan that documents our health care wishes in case we become unable to make important treatment decisions, or communicate about choices. As America’s most frequently used living will, Five Wishes is presented in easy to understand language to help you express your wishes in areas that matter most — the personal, emotional and spiritual as well as the medical and legal. Five Wishes provides a means to legally document a health care surrogate, choices for medical treatment, comfort, and care wishes, as well as what you want your loved ones to know. Community Guidelines:
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