Patient & Family Resources
Helpful documents, forms, and external resources to support you and your family through the hospice care journey.
New Jersey Advance Care Planning Forms
These official New Jersey forms are important for documenting your healthcare wishes. We recommend discussing these with your physician and family.
NJ Advance Directive (Living Will)
Official New Jersey form allowing individuals to provide instructions for their future health care decisions.
Download PDFNJ Proxy Directive (Durable Power of Attorney)
Form to designate a health care representative to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Download PDFNJ POLST (Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Medical orders for seriously ill patients regarding life-sustaining treatment preferences.
Download PDFTrusted external resources
Reliable information about hospice care, advance care planning, and caregiver support.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States.
Visit ResourceMedicare Hospice Benefits
Official Medicare.gov information about hospice care coverage, eligibility, and benefits.
Visit ResourceCaring.com, New Jersey Hospice Guide
Find hospice care information and resources specific to New Jersey families.
Visit ResourceCaringInfo, Planning Ahead
Free advance directive resources and information about end-of-life care planning from NHPCO.
Visit ResourceAre you a veteran or caring for one?
Spero Hospice is a Level 3 We Honor Veterans partner. See our Veterans & VA Benefits FAQ to learn about the benefits available to those who served.
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