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Your Health
ued? The Advance Directive also gives taining treatment, those medical devices
you an opportunity to delegate an adult might not be able to be discontinued.
(“Agent”) to make health care decisions How much will an Advance Directive
Health & Law if you lose the capacity to make your cost? Your legal representative can answer
WHAT IS AN own health care decisions. this question for you. But given the time,
In Massachusetts, the equivalent
costs, and mental anguish of not knowing
ADVANCE documents are called a Health Care your wishes and seeking a guardianship
Proxy and Living Will.
in a time of crisis, a little planning goes a
long way.
Why is it important to have an
DIRECTIVE? Advance Directive? Without a validly give to others? You should give careful
Isn’t that a large responsibility to
executed Advance Directive, your
doctors, family and caregivers will not consideration to the person you nominate
know your thoughts in regard to life to act on your behalf. Also, you should
support. This could leave your family discuss your wishes with your Agent so
in a situation where they need to they fully understand how you feel.
make decisions for you under stressful What about a Do Not Resuscitate
conditions without knowing your wishes order (“DNR”)? An Advance Directive is
and religious or moral beliefs. Also, if not a DNR order. A DNR is a medical
family members are not in agreement, order that documents the decision of a
the result may be heated arguments and patient that they do not want health care
litigation. In addition, by signing an providers to attempt resuscitation in the James Folan, Jr.; Lynda Brislin, Windham Terrace Executive Director; and, resident James Folan, Sr.
Advance Directive, you are choosing event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest.
your Agents (and alternates) and not An Advance Directive is a topic to
leaving the decision to the court in a discuss with your family, caregiver, Why did we choose
guardianship proceeding. attorney, and physician to communicate
Given the rising costs of medical your wishes, obtain further information, Windham Terrace Assisted Living?
What is an Advance Directive? An care, emotional trauma involved, and and explore options.
Advance Directive is a New Hampshire religious points of view, serious thought We all know good health means Location. Laughter. And Lynda.
legal document which is comprised of should be given to the consequences of eating right and exercising, and it also
two parts; a Durable Power of Attorney a decision to terminate life or continue means the peace of mind quality legal
for Health Matters and a Living Will. treatment under these specific situations. planning can provide. Senior care in a beautiful setting pleases both residents and their adult
This document provides instructions What if I don’t have an Advance Di- This article is provided as general in- children at Windham Terrace – a premier assisted living and memory
to others regarding your wishes in the rective? When you cannot make decisions formation and in no way constitutes legal care community nestled in the quaint town of Windham, NH. It offers a
event of life threatening and/or end of for your own health care, a Guardian advice or an attorney-client relationship. unique health care advantage over other living options.
life situations. In the event you are in a may need to be appointed to act on your
near death or permanently unconscious behalf. Guardians are appointed through a Guest article by For years James Folan, Sr. cared for his aging wife at home. But when
situation, do you wish the life sustaining Probate Court process involving time and Leeann Turner Brooks, Esquire he needed extra support and care, he didn’t want to burden his
treatment be discontinued or not started, money. If you have not put your wishes in Brooks Law Office, PLLC
or do you wish the treatment be contin- writing in regard to terminating life sus- children. So his son James, Jr. suggested that his Dad live closer to him
at Windham Terrace.

“The moment we entered Windham Terrace and heard residents’
laughter, we felt like we had found the right place. During the tour, • Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom
Executive Director Lynda Brislin, RN, immediately connected with apartments
Superb life enrichment
Dad. When she introduced us to her tenured and caring staff, we • programs
then KNEW this was the right choice!”
• Chef-prepared dining
Focus on client satisfaction Mr. Folan tried a short-term stay, and that quickly turned into home. • • 24-Hour Care/Assistance
“Dad is very happy. He lives in a great apartment, enjoys activities
Medication Management
Estate Plans – Prepare today for smooth administration of your estate tomorrow with new friends, and receives the care he needs. Knowing he’s in a • Memory Care
Real Estate Transactions – Representing individuals, businesses and lending institutions superb community gives us peace of mind,” said James, Jr. • Long- and short-term stays
Small Business – Everything a new venture or existing entity needs For James Folan, Sr., “It is all about the feeling of love and tender care • Long-tenured management
Starts with a phone call at Windham Terrace. I can’t say enough about Lynda and her staff.”

Practicing in NH and MA
Leeann Turner Brooks, Esquire Call Lynda today! (603) 437-4600
Brooks Law Office, PLLC • 8 Stiles Road, Suite 112 • Salem, NH 03079 • Tel: 603-893-7715 • FAX: 603-386-6347
www.brookslaw-pllc.com 3 Church Road | Windham, NH 03087
WindhamTerrace.com
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