living Will advanced directive

A Living Will is a legally binding document and is based on the principle that you can refuse medical treatment if you do not want it.

If you lose the ability to communicate, for example if you develop severe dementia or suffer a serious stroke, your doctors will decide what treatment they think is in your best interests.

Having a Living Will lets you be the person in control.  With a Living Will you can inform your medical care team how YOU wish to be treated should you lose the ability to communicate.  It gives you the peace of mind by knowing it is you and not your doctor who decides what happens to you if you are seriously ill with little chance of recovery.