Advance Directives and Planning Ahead

October 25, 20261 min readBy PinGallery
Advance Directives and Planning Ahead
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Advance directives let you share your health care wishes in case you cannot speak for yourself.

In Ohio, common documents include a living will and a health care power of attorney. An attorney can help with these and other planning documents such as a financial power of attorney and a will.

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Give copies to your doctor and the person you name as your health care agent.

Talk With Your Doctor

This pin shares general information, not medical advice. Everyone ages differently, so bring questions to your doctor and review medications and health goals at least once a year.

Local Help in Ohio

Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, in home help, transportation, and benefits counseling. Call 911 for emergencies, including sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech trouble.

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