The downloadable order from for the following resources is also available in a writable format, which may be completed on your computer before printing.

Five Wishes® Advance Directive
Five Wishes® is an easy-to-use advance directive (AD), a legal document in which you name the person you want to make healthcare decisions for you (in the event you no longer can) and state your wishes for healthcare treatment. You do not need a lawyer or a notary to complete it. Kokua Mau now offers Five Wishes® documents with lifetime electronic storage so that healthcare providers can access your AD anywhere.

Breaking the Ice: Personal Stories on End-of-Life Issues
A Kokua Mau-produced 8-minute video, that is an excellent tool for starting advance care planning conversations. Personal stories from three local families illustrate the importance of advance directives, starting conversations about end-of-life issues and effective pain management.

Five Booklets on End-of-Life Planning and Care
1. Advance Care Planning: Making Choices Known (each booklet has 18 pages.) A workbook to document the kind of care you want if you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
2. Planning Ahead: Funeral and Memorial Services. Document your funeral or memorial service preferences ahead of time. Includes tips for working with mortuary or funeral homes.
3. Preparing to Say Good-bye: Care for the Dying. Learn about common symptoms experienced by dying people and what you can do to make the dying person more comfortable.
4. Death Occurs: What to Do When a Loved One Dies. A guide to help you get through the hours, days, and weeks following a loved one's death.
5. Help for the Bereaved: The Healing Journey. Learn about the common expressions of grief, the healing process, and when to get help.

Watch an Online Video Clip about having the difficult conversations, dealing with pain, advance directives, and more. Requires Windows Media Player