Communicating With Your Family
Sometimes it is important to share health care decision-making with a family member. Remember, you were there for them, so let them be there for you. Here are some tips.

• Create a safety net of family members. Allow them to accompany you to medical appointments and approve them for access to your medical records.
• Don’t assume “everything is fine.” Ask questions if you aren’t sure.
• Investigate health and insurance coverage
• Determine if medical powers of attorney, advance directives, organ donation, and other important documents are in place and current.

For more information.
www.cancer.org
www.iopo.org
www.cicoa.org
www.alz.org
www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Counseling.asp