How can a living will or advance care directive help in the event of physical or mental disability?
Planning for your own future includes giving advance instructions on the health care you wish to be provided should you be unable to make or voice decisions due to illness or incapacity. This may include choosing a health care proxy, a trusted person or persons who will ensure that your wishes regarding health care are carried out. You may also wish to set clear instructions or limits for the medical circumstances in which your life should be prolonged, based on your personal values or religious and spiritual beliefs.
