How to Tour a Community Like a Pro
The 12 questions we always ask on tour — staffing ratios, care acuity, medication management — and what the answers really mean.
Open in the Resource CenterThe AdvaCare Family Learning Center™
Trusted tools for the conversations — and the decisions — that matter.
Practical guides, official Arizona life care planning documents, and a curated network of clinical and legal partners we trust with our own families.
Life Care Planning Documents
Official Arizona advance directives & powers of attorney.
These are the official documents from the Arizona Attorney General's Life Care Planning program. Every Arizona adult should have these on file. AdvaCare strongly encourages families to complete them before a health crisis — not during one.
Living Will
Documents your wishes regarding end-of-life medical treatment, resuscitation, and life-sustaining measures.
Download PDFHealth Care Power of Attorney (2026)
Names the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself.
Download PDFMental Health Care Power of Attorney (2026)
Authorizes a trusted individual to make mental health treatment decisions, including inpatient psychiatric care.
Download PDFGeneral Financial Power of Attorney (2026)
Grants authority to manage financial matters — banking, bill pay, real estate — on your behalf.
Download PDFPre-Hospital Medical Care Directive (Orange Form)
The Arizona 'Do Not Resuscitate' form for use by emergency medical personnel outside of a hospital.
Download PDFPDFs are hosted by and current as of publication by the Arizona Attorney General's Office. AdvaCare provides these as an educational convenience and does not offer legal advice. For questions specific to your situation, we're happy to introduce you to trusted Arizona elder law attorneys.
Guides & checklists
Curated by advocates who've walked this road.
AdvaCare Family Planning Workbook
A one-hour exercise to align siblings and clarify what a good outcome looks like for your loved one.
Open in the Resource CenterRecognizing When It's Time
Signs that ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) or safety at home are declining — and how to have the conversation.
Open in the Resource CenterThe Sibling Alignment Guide
A short framework for families making the decision together from different states.
Open in the Resource CenterTrusted Arizona partners
When your family needs more than guidance.
When a family needs expertise we don't provide, we introduce them to people we'd send our own parents to.
Elder Law Attorneys
For ALTCS planning, spend-downs, Miller Trusts, guardianship, and estate concerns.
Geriatric Care Managers
For complex clinical situations requiring ongoing hands-on coordination beyond placement.
Move Managers & Downsizers
Senior-specific moving specialists who handle the logistics with dignity and pace.
Blog & guides
Explore the AdvaCare Resource Center.
Our educational library covers assisted living, licensed care homes, memory care, independent living, ALTCS, hospital discharge planning, VA benefits, caregiver resources, hospice, home health, mobile physicians, and wound care — each with its own dedicated page.
Consultation
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A single 20-minute conversation can bring real clarity. There's no cost, no pressure, and no obligation.
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