Resources
As part of our end-of-life planning education efforts, here are two resources that we often share with the community. It is so important to have the difficult conversations with your loved ones in advance of a medical crisis. Give your family the gift of knowing your wishes before an emergency strikes.
88 Things To Be Done.pdf
This end-of-life care planning resource calls attention to the 88 decisions that must be made by a survivor after a death. By making these important decisions now, you can minimize the emotional strain that will be placed on your survivors.
HGC What My Family Should Know.pdf
In this condensed end-of-life care planning resource, you can record information that will be helpful to the loved ones you leave behind. Once completed, store it in a safe place so it will be available for use by your loved ones, and review it periodically to make changes as they arise.
My Pet Placement Plan.pdf
Most pet owners worry about what will happen to their pets if something should happen to them. You can take control and make a detailed plan for your pet’s future. If you have multiple pets, be sure to complete one plan for each pet.
State of Oklahoma Advance Directive for Health Care.pdf
An Advance Directive for Health Care is a written legal document that allows you to instruct your attending physician whether or not you wish to be given life-sustaining treatments and artificially administered nutrition (food) and hydration (water) and to give other medical directions that impact the end of life. Its purpose is to recognize your right to control some aspects of your medical care and treatment, primarily the right to decline medical treatment or direct that it be withdrawn even if death ensues. An Advance Directive for Health Care may include a living will, the appointment of a health care proxy (a proxy is a person authorized to act for another) and directions for organ donation.
Death in the Digital Age Resource Sheet.pdf
We all keep a lot of information online these days. In this resource, you'll find links to relevant news articles as you consider what digital resources apply to you and your preferences, as well as tips about appointing a digital executor, what logins your loved ones will need, where to leave that information, and more.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice.pdf
When a hospice referral is made, you have the right to choose which hospice provides your care. This resource provides a list of questions you might consider asking when interviewing hospices to find the right fit for you and your situation.
Holiday Grief Tips.pdf
Coping with grief at the holidays can be especially difficult for those who have recently lost a loved one or friend. Our bereavement staff off these suggestions to help those who are grieving prepare for the approaching holidays.
