Resources for

End-of-Life Preparation

Preparing for death is important, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Here we have collected the most valuable articles, videos, online forms, and other resources we could find on a number of subjects. We hope these help you and your family make the best decisions possible.

Advance Directives

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Advance Directive Forms by State
Advance Directive Forms by State

Search for the specific AD form for your state and download for free.

Advance Directive for VSED
Advance Directive for VSED

Advance Directive specifically for voluntarily stopping eating and drinking. Can be filled out online.

Dartmouth Advance Directive for Dementia
Dartmouth Advance Directive for Dementia

AD specifically for dementia. Can be appended to an overall AD to cover a range of dementia-associated situations.

Wills

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11 Steps to Writing a Will
11 Steps to Writing a Will

Writing a Will can be tricky. Here are some tips from US News about how to avoid pitfalls.

Wills by State
Wills by State

Wills and legal documents by State. Free online completion of a Will or AD for each State.

List of Estate Planning Attorneys by State
List of Estate Planning Attorneys by State

List of attorneys that can help in making a Will.

VSED

Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking

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The VSED Checklist
The VSED Checklist

Excellent summary by Suzanne O’Brien of why VSED is a viable option, and the checklist of things patients and caregivers should have completed and on hand before starting.

Rosemary Bowen’s Fast
Rosemary Bowen’s Fast

Remarkable personal story showing the daily experience of going through VSED.

FAQ – Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking
FAQ – Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking

Frequently Asked Questions about VSED.

Dementia & Alzheimer’s

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Making a Will with a Dementia Diagnosis
Making a Will with a Dementia Diagnosis

FAQs with advice on making a Will after the onset of dementia. Many other resources about dementia as well.

Virtual Dementia Experience
Virtual Dementia Experience

Video showing a powerful virtual experience of dementia.

Going Home
Going Home

Award-winning film about dementia. A cautionary tale about why it's important to make end-of-life decisions in advance.

MAID

Medical Aid in Dying

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American Clinicians Academy on MAID
American Clinicians Academy on MAID

Website with extensive resources on MAID for both Clinicians and Patients.

Compassion and Choices
Compassion and Choices

Website for all things related to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Extensive set of resources for Advanced Directives, VSED, MAID, and other end-of-life care issues.

FAQ – Medical Aid in Dying
FAQ – Medical Aid in Dying

Frequently Asked Questions about MAID.

Doulas & Hospice

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National End of Life Doula Association (NEDA)
National End of Life Doula Association (NEDA)

Helps you find a death doula by name or state. Site also has training and other resources for and about death doulas.

Death Doulas help you to prepare for death
Death Doulas help you to prepare for death

Concise news story about the scope of what death doulas do.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Excellent resource for finding a hospice or palliative care program near you.

We provide these Resources as suggestions to help you in your end-of-life care planning process. They are not intended as legal advice. Please do your own research and consult with an estate planning attorney if you have questions beyond what you find here.