A medical power of attorney (or healthcare proxy) allows you to appoint a person you trust as your healthcare agent (or surrogate decision maker), who is authorized to make medical decisions on your behalf. This website allows you to download (pdf file) your state's advance directive.

Free Support, Resources, Referrals and Case Management for Seniors, Disabled Adults and the Families That Love Them. ALTC is a designated Area Agency on Aging covering an eight-county area in SE Washington State: Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties.

Local agencies and resources to help you.

Feature Issue on Aging and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, addressing the question, “What can be done today to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are aging?”

As your son or daughter gets older, you’re faced with a complex set of issues, concerns and emotions to navigate.

Growing, learning and achieving does not end at adulthood. It continues throughout life, and at your own pace.

Many programs to choose from!