Patient & Family Resources
Helpful documents, forms, and external resources to support you and your family through the hospice care journey.
Downloadable Forms
These official New Jersey forms are important for documenting your healthcare wishes. We recommend discussing these with your physician and family.
NJ Advance Directive (Living Will)
Official New Jersey form allowing individuals to provide instructions for their future health care decisions.
NJ POLST (Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Medical orders for seriously ill patients regarding life-sustaining treatment preferences.
NJ Proxy Directive - Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
A legal form which identifies and empowers a person to represent someone who wants assistance with healthcare matters. Requires two witnesses and notarization.
NJ General Durable Power of Attorney
A legal form which identifies and empowers a person to represent someone who wants assistance with legal matters in general. Requires two witnesses and notarization.
Helpful Resources
Trusted external resources for learning more about hospice care, advance care planning, and caregiver support.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States.
Medicare Hospice Benefits
Official Medicare.gov information about hospice care coverage, eligibility, and benefits.
Caring.com — New Jersey Hospice Guide
Find hospice care information and resources specific to New Jersey families.
CaringInfo — Planning Ahead
Free advance directive resources and information about end-of-life care planning from NHPCO.
Partner Listing — Embracing Endings
About
At Embracing Endings, our mission is to ease the journey of finding care for your loved ones during difficult times, whether it’s due to a terminal diagnosis, rapid decline, or a sudden loss. Our connections with providers in the end-of-life industries are here to relieve emotional strain and help you make the most of precious moments with your loved ones.
Contact Information
Name: Claire Brinkman
Title: Founder
Company: Embracing Endings
Website: www.embracingendings.com
Office: (974) 554-3328
Cell: (845) 323-3380
Need Help Understanding Your Options?
Our team is available 24/7 to answer questions about hospice care, advance directives, and the referral process.