Many of our advance care planning resources are also available in:
Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Advance Care Planning is a process of:
- thinking about your values, beliefs, and wishes for future health and personal care, and
- sharing them with the people you trust.
Advance Care Planning can include choosing who would make care decisions for you if you cannot.
It can help you get the care that’s right for you, even if you’re unable to speak for yourself.
Advance Care Planning is part of life planning.
You might have done some other types of life planning already – such as preparing a will, saving for retirement or appointing a guardian for your child.
Advance Care Planning is another type of life planning… it’s planning ahead for your future health and personal care.
Learn About Advance Care Planning
Introduction to Advance Care Planning
Learn more about the Who, When and Why of advance care planning.
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Advance Care Planning – 3 simple steps
Advance care planning can be summed up in three easy-to-remember steps: Think, Talk, Plan.
Advance Care Planning Videos
Looking for a quick introduction to ACP, or some inspiration to get started? Check out these videos.
Glossary – Commonly used terms in Advance Care Planning
Here is a quick reference guide to some commonly used ACP terms.
Substitute Decision Makers
Your substitute decision maker is the person who will be asked to make healthcare decisions for you, if you can’t speak for yourself.
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Your Rights & Legal Options
Knowing your rights and legal options can bring peace of mind when creating your advance care plan.
Your Rights and Legal Options
Your Rights & Legal Options
Knowing your rights and legal options can bring peace of mind when creating your advance care plan.
Legal Rights of People Living with Dementia
Information on the health care decision-making rights of people living with dementia, as well as 3 informative videos. (The booklet is available in English, French, Punjabi and Simplified Chinese).
Get Legal Help
Browse here for a selection of easy-to-access legal resources to help with planning for your future.
Create Your Plan
Advance Care Planning Stories
Sometimes, other people’s stories and experiences can help inspire you with your own ACP process.
Examples
Your plan will be as unique as you are. Here’s how some people have made — and shared — their plans.
“Must-haves” to include in your advance care plan
Each plan is unique, but they all share some essentials: the Think-Talk-Plan process, recording your wishes, and thinking about who can speak for you, if you can’t.
Advance Care Planning – Optional additions
Once you’ve decided on the essentials, there are some optional things you can add, depending on your needs: representation agreements, advance directives or medical orders.
Care Options to Consider in Your Plan
Explore some options for specific care decisions.
Downloadable Resources
More Information
Informative and inspirational stories and videos.
Advance Care Planning Videos
Looking for a quick introduction to ACP, or some inspiration to get started? Check out these videos.
Personal Stories
Real stories from real people about the importance of advance care planning.
From a healthcare provider perspective – ACP matters!
Read about the importance of ACP for your healthcare team.
