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Many siblings feel a great deal of anxiety when it comes to planning for their sibling’s future. What will you need to know? What will your legal and financial responsibilities be? Many people find that making a plan with their family helps to alleviate some of that anxiety. This guide can help.

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.

When it comes to future planning, it can feel overwhelming to think about. As your child or family member with a Developmental or Intellectual Disability ages, you do as well. Planning ahead can help guide you and your family member into the next stages of life. This can help lead to individuals living a life as independent as possible and receiving the support to participate in the activities and services they would like. It is never to early to start planning for the future. This page has resources listed to assist families and caregivers in planning for the future.

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

Many programs to choose from!