Peace of Mind Planning
From advance care directives to other planning resources to support your peace of mind, there are lots of free services available.
Lots of support exists to help where you need it.
The following is a list of resources specific to Ontario that help with advance care directives and peace of mind planning, along with short descriptions:
Speak Up Ontario - Provides resources and guides for advance care planning, including how to prepare an advance directive.
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Advance Care Planning - Information on advance care planning and how to create a personal directive.
MyDirectives - Online platform for creating and managing advance care directives, accessible from Ontario.
Ontario Power of Attorney Kit - Official kit provided by the Government of Ontario to appoint powers of attorney for personal care and property.
Cancer Care Ontario - Advance Care Planning - Resources specifically tailored to cancer patients and their families for advance care planning.
Seniors’ Info - Advance Care Planning - Information for seniors in Ontario on advance care planning and healthcare decision-making.
Ontario Bar Association - Wills and Estates - Provides information on wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning in Ontario.
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly - Legal clinic that provides information and advice on elder law issues, including advance care planning.
Health Care Consent and Advance Care Planning - Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) - Information on healthcare consent and advance care planning from OPGT.
Elder Caring Inc. - Care Planning - Provides guidance on elder care planning, including advance directives and powers of attorney.
Ontario Long Term Care Association - Advance Care Planning Guide - Guide on advance care planning for residents of long-term care homes and their families.
University Health Network (UHN) - Advance Care Planning Resources - Information and resources on advance care planning for patients at UHN hospitals.
Palliative Care Network - Advance Care Planning Resources - Provides resources and support for healthcare providers and individuals on advance care planning in Ontario.
These resources aim to assist individuals in Ontario with planning for their future health care needs, ensuring their wishes are known and respected through advance care directives and peace of mind planning. If helpful to review the paperwork you have in place to determine if anything further is required, please get in touch. I would be very happy to help you.
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