A. Advanced Care Planning
FOR USE BY MEDICAL / HEALTH WORKERS
(Inserted 8 March 2017)
A time may come when we are not able to communicate our wishes to health workers and others, when the end of life may be approaching.
'Advanced Care Planning' is a government facility available to any of us. It is recommended for use when we find our health is declining or simply as we get older.
This service helps us produce a legally binding document which is then available to doctors, hospitals and other health workers to ensure our wishes are respected.
Members who recently used the service at Peninsula Health at Mornington highly recommend it. The 90 minute interview was conducted in a sensitive manner and explored many issues, some of which they had not even considered. Details of Advanced Care Planning can be found on the link: http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/services/peninsula-health-community-health/advanced-care-planning/ . Do it today! We never know how soon we may need it. Any questions about the service, can be directed to Kevin Sack who will be happy to discuss them with you.
B. Preparing for an unexpected life event
(What Happens When ....?)
FOR USE BY FAMILY MEMBERS / EXECUTORS
The following information may help you and your family prepare for an unexpected life event which may leave you unable to convey your wishes.
It is based on the Probus Club of Balnarring's seminar held on Tuesday 3rd March 2015 and was prepared in conjunction with presenters at that seminar.
It is recommended that you and the key people in your life use the material below as a basis for discussion and recording your subsequent decisions.
In presenting this information, the Probus Club of Balnarring acknowledges the initiative taken by Sue Mansie on behalf of the Somers Combined Probus Club in first presenting this seminar on Wednesday 12th November 2014.
1. What key information should I write down and in what form?
This is best done as an 'ICE PLAN' (In Case of Emergency).
An ICE Plan is a document containing information to help your family/executors cope with the unexpected. Having this Plan should remove much of the worry from your wife/husband/partner about your ongoing accommodation, care, financial affairs or funeral.
An ICE Plan typically prompts you to document information under headings such as:
* Those closest to you. A list of your family members and executors with contact details;
* Your personal information. Name, DOB, Place of birth, drivers licence no. etc.;
* Your government interaction details such as tax file number. Passport details, Pension details;
* Location of important documents such as birth and marriage certificates and your passport;
* The name and contact details for your solicitor and financial adviser;
* The name and contact details for your doctor, dentist and other specialists;
* Your banking and credit card details including automatic monthly payments;
* Your insurance details including health, house and contents, motor vehicles etc.;
* Your major physical assets and where to find property titles;
* Your investments and where to locate all of the information to be able to manage your estate;
* Details of your legal affairs including your will, power(s) of attorney etc. and where they are stored;
* The secure location where you keep passwords for your computer, electronic banking, mobile phones etc.;
* Instructions for the conduct of your funeral and your status as an organ donor.
The following are internet links which may assist. (When clicked on, the relevant website will be displayed.)
2. What help and benefits are available for older people?
The following are internet links which may assist. (When clicked on, the relevant website will be displayed.)
3. What aged care facilities are available?
The following are internet links which may assist. (When clicked on, the relevant website will be displayed.)
4. How can I nominate someone to look after my affairs?
The following are internet links which may assist. (When clicked on, the relevant website will be displayed.)
5. What do others have to do after my death?
The following are internet links which may assist. (When clicked on, the relevant website will be displayed.)
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