Adult Protective Services 800-252-5400
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
Advanced Care Planning
Do you have your Advanced Care Planning documents completed? One of the most important things you can do to advocate for yourself and your health is to complete this paperwork. You do not need an attorney; you only need two non-family members to witness.
An Out of Hospital DNR is a one page document that allows a person to decide that they do not want to be resuscitated.
A Medical Power of Attorneyis a legal instrument whereby a person chooses someone to make healthcare decisions for them when or if they are unable to make them for themselves. This document only becomes active once a person is incapacitated.
An Advance Directive is a document that states a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment in specific situations.
You will always want to keep a copy and give your physician a copy of completed paperwork. Attached you will find forms that you can print. Questions? Need assistance completing your forms? Feel free to reach out to me! I am here to help!
Attached Forms:
Area Agency on Agency (Tarrant County) 817-258-8081 Benefits counseling on Medicaid/Medicare, Caregiver support
Catholic Charities 817-534-0814 Transportation to Medical appointments,
https://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/
Handitran - Transportation in Arlington only 817-459-5390
Lifeline Emergency Response System 800-543-3546
Meals on Wheels 817-336-0912
MITS - Transportation services for the elderly and disabled 817-215-8600 http://www.fwta.com.org/
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans of Fort Worth - Free legal services 817-546-4460
Tarrant Cares - Tarrant Cares is an online information service for individuals, families, caregivers and agencies. This one resource will provide you with countless solutions for issues your family may be facing. You can also create personal health records http://tarrantcares.org/
Tarrant County Veterans Resource Guide 2015 by the United Way.
