Roadmap
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What is Advance Care Planning?
“Advance care planning is making decisions about the care you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal values, preferences, and discussions with your loved ones.” – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Why is Advance Care Planning Important?
Decreases distress for both you and your loved ones. Ensures you get the care you value. Improves quality of life at the end of life.
Did You Know?
In Colorado, no one can automatically make medical decisions for you. This means not even your spouse, adult children, nor doctor. Because of this, it is very important to name a person who would speak for you based on your wishes.
Choose a Decision Maker
Who would speak for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? In Colorado, no one can automatically make medical decisions for you. It is very important to think about your values and name a person who would speak for you based on your wishes.
What if I?
You and your needs are unique! Below find answers to help best serve you. Even though your needs are unique to you, everyone (18 years and older) can benefit from choosing a decision maker.
Resources
Colorado Community Resources. Connect with local groups, agencies, and resources.
It’s easy to think there’s more time until it’s too late. We recommend all Coloradans 18 years and older think about their values and choose a decision maker.
Advance Care Planning Roadmap
Find Out More About Advance Care Planning in Colorado:
Contact Us:
Coloradocareplanning@ucdenver.edu
12631 E. 17th Ave, Mail Stop B179, Aurora, CO 80045
We have provided links to external websites as a convenience to you. The websites provide general information. You should discuss specific questions about your situation with individuals who are knowledgeable about applicable law. This is not legal advice, and if you have legal questions, you should reach out to your attorney to help you understand your options.
We want to help Coloradans find information for future medical planning, including choosing a medical decision maker.