Adult Quick List
Here are the topics in the Adult Health & Lifestyle planning activities.
Check out the Quick List and click on the topic(s) that interest you to get started.
My Health Information
- Do you have a health profile that includes your medication, allergies, vaccinations and health history?
- Do you know how to prepare for health care visits?
- Do you know how to collect your health information from other sources?
- Do you keep a health calendar?
My Emotional & Mental Health
- Do you want to explore your feelings and emotions from dealing with a new diagnosis or a chronic condition?
- Are you aware of the many coping strategies people use to cope with new or changing emotions?
- Are you aware of the range of services available to support your emotional and mental health?
My Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Do you understand the impact of your diagnosis on your sexual health?
- Are you aware of the screening tests needed for your specific situation?
- Have you considered how to remain safe in personal and sexual relationships?
- Do you have questions about fertility, pregnancy and your genetics?
My People
- Do you have a list of people who you can ask for help, if needed?
- Is your contact list of health care and other professionals up to date?
- Do you know your rights and responsibilities in managing your health?
- Have you identified a health advocate who can help you with health care appointments?
- Have you named a temporary substitute decision-maker to speak on your behalf if you are unable to do so?
- Have you completed a representation agreement naming a substitute decision-maker to speak on your behalf?
- Do you have clear communication with those involved in your care?
My Day to Day
- Do you have a routine for staying active and socially connected?
- Are you aware of health requirements for driving evaluations?
- Have you explored options for transportation other than driving?
- Do you know how to get a special parking permit if needed?
- Are you interested in learning about nutrition and meal support options?
- Do you need some assistance with your daily activities?
- Are you looking for ways to track your health, medications, or daily activities?
My Place to Call Home
- Are your housing and or living arrangments changing?
- Do you need to think about accessibility or home modifications.
- Have you or others identified changes in your personal needs or safety?
- Do you know how to get a home safety assessment?
- Do you know how to ask for help or how to get home care services?
My Financial Plan
- Have you written down or discussed your wishes for your future?
- Do you have someone like a financial planner, power of attorney, or accountant to help with your finances?
- Do your finances cover your needs for housing, activities, and health care?
- Are you comfortable with your financial situation to meet all of your needs as you age?
My End-of-Life Decisions
- Have you thought about and shared your end-of-life decisions with those you trust?
- Have you talked about and made choices about a DNR or No CPR order or organ donation?
- Have you completed an advance care plan with those you trust?
- In the event that your end of life is near, have you shared where you would like to be, with whom you want to share that time with, and any of your desired wishes around dying?
- Do you have an updated, legal, and properly witnessed will?
