The Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates (also known as the Living Will): This document allows the patient to direct the physician in the care expected. Family members cannot overrule the instruction given in this directive. Download PDF

The Medical Power of Attorney: This document appoints an individual and a back up person to make specific decisions on behalf of the patient. The patient must no longer be competent to make decisions and instructions to the healthcare professionals in order for this to take effect. The person who has the medical power of attorney cannot overrule the wishes of the now incompetent resident, but must follow the guidelines which were set up prior to incompetence. Download PDF

Document for the Incompetent Person: This document directs the professionals as to what the family believes would have been the choice for care if the question had been resolved prior to incompetence. Download PDF

Out of Hospital DNR: This document is used to let health care providers and EMS know that the resident is not to be resuscitated. This means that CPR will not be administered. Family members cannot override the instructions given by the resident or individual. However, if a DNR was not completed by the individual the law provides for an eligible relative or surrogate to compete it on the resident’s behalf. Download PDF

Golden Age Home Inquiry Form: This document is used to collect personal information and current medical condition of prospective residents. Download Word Document