This area of our site provides links to important documents that every mature adult should have on file for their own peace of mind. Please remember that these documents can only benefit you if your family and friends know where they are. Keep them in a safe place, and don't forget to tell someone about them! If you have requests for information you would like to see included, please contact Melissa Fallen.
Advance Health Care Directive
The Virginia Department of Health provides a registry to document your wishes if you are incapacitated or unable to manage your care.
Where to Find My Important Documents and Keys
At your death or at a time of incapacitation, family members will need to have access to carry out decisions on your behalf. This task can be increasingly complicated if these items are not easily located. This document will give your family and friends a guide to where to find these items.
Funeral Pre-planning
This document contains suggestions to help plan your funeral or memorial service. We encourage you to discuss this document with your family and/or clergy.
Contacts
Use this document to provide a list of professionals, family, and friends to be contacted at the time of your death.
Virginia Department of Aging
Click here to find a list of helpful publications from the VDA site.