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Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions. You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor. This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.

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Pre-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Request Form

This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor. The form, attached below, is fillable.

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Home Health Care

Kansas Home Care Association provides information to the general public and health care providers about home care services and to assists them in locating home care services in Kansas. It is important to remember that a home health care agency must be licensed by the state and this site has links to the ones that are licensed. https://www.kshomecare.org/

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Home Hospice Care

The Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (KHPCO) is a work group of the LIFE Project Foundation and works to enable every Kansan to access quality care at the end of life. This site has links to find a hospice program in your area. https://khpco.wordpress.com/find-a-hospice/

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Advance Directives, Living Wills & the Durable Power of Attorney

Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?” Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:

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Foreclosure Prevention - KLS can Help

Mortgage help First things first: There is free foreclosure help. If anyone tries to charge you in advance for help or guarantees that they can stop your foreclosure, they’re not legitimate. If you’re behind on your mortgage, or having a hard time making payments, we want to help.

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All About Reverse Mortgages

Frequently asked questions about reverse mortgages, loans that allow homeowners get access to their home equity as cash.

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We help with foreclosures

I can’t make my mortgage payments. How long will it take before I’ll face foreclosure? Answer: The legal foreclosure process generally can’t start during the first 120 days after you’re behind on your mortgage. After that, once your servicer begins the legal process, the amount of time you have until an actual foreclosure sale varies.

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Resource Website for Seniors in Kansas

Comprehensive website on benefits, programs, health, rights and more for Kansans. Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center

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Medicare-Approved Nursing Homes

Guide to all approved nursing homes in the United States. Also provides links to Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Very informative and up-to-date information from the Federal Medicare Program. Medicare Guide to Finding a Nursing Home

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