In an emergency

When something has happened and a doctor, lawyer or someone looks to you to provide the information needed to take care of a parent or loved one, will you know what to do? If you have used the “Getting Affairs in Order” workbook you will know the answers, and be able to provide the information needed. It doesn’t prevent illness and accidents, but it can keep a bad situation from getting worse by taking the stress of searching for and agonizing over information that only your loved one knew.

Do you know where the paperwork is kept?

In a time of crisis, sometimes knowing something is not enough. Certain things like wills and insurance require actual documents. It’s not enough to know that you have insurance, you must have proof of insurance for the highway patrol, and in some cases for medical care. Not having the right paperwork, can be really stressful and make an already bad situation much worse. If you have used the “Getting Affairs in Order” workbook, you will know what paperwork exists, and where to find it. With this knowledge, you don’t have to be stressed over paperwork needed to care for a parent or loved one, and you can concentrate on being with them and supporting them through the crisis.

What would they want me to do now?

We don’t always want to think about our loved ones being in a situation where they can no longer express their wishes. And in situations where we can’t express our own wishes, we will be grateful to have communicated with them in advance. These range from immediate and urgent needs regarding end of life choices and preferences, but also include what to do with possessions, and who will care for minor children and pets. Having to make decisions of what to do next creates stress and confusion. Using the “Getting Affairs in Order” workbook, will help minimize the chaos during a difficult time.  There is some solace in knowing you are doing exactly what a loved one wanted.