As a leading regional expert in palliative care and end-of-life issues, we are committed to ensuring that all citizens and healthcare professionals in western Colorado understand palliative care, so they can make informed decisions about the care they, or their patients, want and need. 

"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it."
Margaret Fuller


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Advance Directives 
In preparation for consistent patient advocacy, Hospice encourages the discussion of advance directives. Advance directives, such as health care proxy, durable medical power of attorney, and do not resuscitate orders assure that the patient's wishes will be carried out when he / she is no longer able to make health care decisions. With advanced preparation, these directives can act in place of the patient's verbal requests and keep end-of-life decision-making in accordance with the patient's wishes.

Advance care planning is making decisions about the care you would want to receive if you happen to become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal values, preferences, and discussion with your loved ones. A part of advance care planning is also communicating your wishes with your loved ones and healthcare providers to provide guidance and comfort to them if something should happen to you.

Hospice is offering Advance Care Planning information sessions on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - 2754 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, CO
For more information, please call 970-683-4927.
Why would I want to carry a Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney Card
in my wallet?


Because when you need it most,
you can't speak
for yourself.
What is it?  A medical power of attorney is an advance directive where you select a person you trust to make decisions about your medical care if you are temporarily or permanently unable to communicate and make decisions for yourself.

This includes not only decisions at the end of your life, but also in other medical situations.  Your medical power of attorney goes into effect when your physician declares that you are unable to make your own medical decisions.

What do I do?  Choose two people you trust to make decisions for you when you can't, fill out the form with their information, sign and date it, and have a witness sign and date it.

Carry this form in your wallet.  You never know when you might need it!
Click here to download a copy of this card