Taking Care of Business

Help the seriously ill take care of business while they are physically available and of sound mind. The failure to do so may make life difficult for their families should they later become incapacitated or die. Taking care of business involves making difficult decisions that touch on sensitive emotional issues. Background information is provided to help the seriously ill make tough decisions and understand the consequences. A checklist is provided as a reminder of the major actions to be taken. A glossary of terms is available to help communicate with professionals and better understand what they read. Completing this workbook is a testimony to a person’s concern for and love of his or her family. Having one’s personal affairs in order relieves family members of this responsibility and ensures that the individual’s wishes regarding important personal matters are known.