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Medical Advance Directives - Chapter 6
Resources-Chapter 6For Advance Directives Information and Forms: Call the Colorado Hospital Association at (720) 489-1630 for a free copy of the Advance Directives Coalition’s brochure, "Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions." American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 601 E. St. NW Washington, DC 20049 (800) 424-3410 www.aarp.org Guidebooks for Advanced Directives and "Planning for Incapacity: A Self Help Guide" are available. Also see "End of Life Issues." Provides a wide range of services including counseling, advocacy, benefits and entitlement information. AIDS Hotline (800) 342-AIDS (2347) Aging With Dignity For more information, visit the Aging with Dignity Web site at www.agingwithdignity.org, or by writing: P.O. Box 1661 Tallahassee, FL 32302 (850) 681-2010 ALS Association 27001 Agoura Road #150 Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 (818) 880 9007 (800) 782-4747 www.alsa.org Provides information about ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Alzheimer’s Association Chicago, IL 60601-7633 (800) 272-3900 or (312) 335-8700 www.alz.org Information is available about the disease and referrals to local chapters. Also provides access to the nation’s largest Alzheimer’s library. Telephone (312) 335-8700 or send e-mail to greenfield@alz.org American Bar Association Click on "Consumers Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning." Also see "Health Care Powers of Attorney: An introduction and Model Form, 10 Legal Myths About Advanced Medical Directives." American Pain Society Association of pain physicians, facilities and support groups. Cancer Care, Inc. Provides support groups, education programs and workshops for patients and families. Cancer Information Service Answers questions about cancer and cancer treatment. Caregiver.com Provides information about advance directives. Publishes a magazine, "Today’s Caregiver" and also provides a Support Group directory Partnership for Caring Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Hospice Foundation of America Seniors Resource Guide Excellent source for services, articles, news, products, housing. University of Colorado Hospital Rights and Responsibilities of Patients Uch.uchsc.edu U.S. Living Will Registry Westfield, NJ 07091-2789 (800) 548-9455 admin@uslivingwillregistry.com Explanations of living will, health care proxies and how the Living Will Registry works. Free registration. |
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