Consumer Education

Free "lunch and learn" talks, educational programs

Area businesses and state agencies are sponsoring Medical Decisions When They Count Most, a one-hour session to help employees of all ages prepare for decisions about medical care if they become unable to communicate their wishes. Also available for civic organizations, congregations and senior groups, the program includes information on advance directives and talking with families and doctors about preferences for care. To schedule a speaker, contact CHCD.

"I actually feel better about having to make decisions rather than avoiding it."
      Employee, Sacramento Bee

"Your class is excellent. So many wise questions for reflection as well as useful information."
     JoAnn Diel, Davis Community Church

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Educational Booklets

CHCD's Finding Your Way booklet encourages early family discussions and helps those who are considering whether to initiate or withdraw life-sustaining treatment when the end of life is near (also available in Spanish). Mrs. Lee's Story, in English and Chinese, introduces end-of-life issues that concern Chinese elders and their families. Preview and order on End-of-Life Educational Materials page.

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Advance Directives

California's Advance Health Care Directive is a way to make your health care wishes known if you become unable to communicate or prefer someone else to speak for you. An advance directive can serve one or both of these functions: Power of Attorney for Health Care (to appoint an agent) and Instructions for Health Care (to indicate your wishes). To assist in making your wishes known, the Alliance provides the following free forms and other materials:

Free Advance Directive form
Free Advance Directive form (Spanish)
Free Advance Directive form (Chinese)
Fact sheet on Advance Directives
Choosing your Spokesperson
Help for Healthcare Agents

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Organ donor registry

The Donate Life California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry is a secure and confidential way to document your wishes for donation. Sign up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org (Spanish). For more information, call (916) 567-1600.

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