Testimonials from
Registrants
We ask registrants to submit their comments for posting on this
page so that others may get the benefit of their experience with
the Registry. All contributors to this page have given the
Registry permission to post their comments on the Internet. Names
have been withheld by request. If you would like to submit your
comments, please send them to the address below, and be sure to
specify that you are giving your permission for us to post your
comments on this web page.
U.S. Living Will
Registry
Attention: Testimonials
523 Westfield Ave., PO Box 2789
Westfield, NJ 07091-2789
__________________________________________________________
"The U.S. Living Will Registry has been for not only
myself but my husband and family a "God Sent". I am
thankful my husband keeps abreast of current events always
listening to radio and T.V. as well as reading a newspaper that he
heard about the organization. We are all glad he did. I have
recommended and requested information be sent to our local
physician. Keep up the good work."
--Name withheld, Cortlandt Manor, New York
"I wholeheartedly recommend advance directives and
registration with the U.S. Living Will Registry. My directive is
registered additionally at our local hospital and a copy is in my
physician's records.
I feel it is important that my desires are known-in advance-to the
medical caregivers most likely to provide early care in case of
any emergency. It is far easier-in my opinion-to prevent extreme
measures initially rather than to have them withdrawn after
starting!
I also have your sticker attached to my driver's license.
Thank you-I wish you continued support. Keep up the good
work!"
--Name withheld, Kinston, North Carolina
"I am so thankful for this service and the peace of mind
it gives me. I was skeptical at first but have found the registry
easy to work with and very private and cooperative. I would
recommend the registry to anyone."
--Name withheld, Alamogordo, New Mexico
"I am very glad I registered my advanced directive. As
caregiver for my mother, my father, and my stepmother I cannot
express the peace of mind that registering gives. My husband and
daughter will never go through the stress of wondering if they are
acting according to my wishes. It will be very clear for them. In
a way, making my advanced directive is protecting my husband and
daughter, even when I am seriously ill. When a loved one is
seriously ill is the worst possible time to deal with the
subtleties and ramifications of hospital and legal bureaucracies.
This will free them from a lot of those worries."
--Name withheld, Kingston, Washington
"We registered because we move often and travel a great
deal. We wanted our wishes carried out by the medical profession
no matter where we happened to be. They have access this way. We
have not been hassled in any way because of this registration, and
we highly recommend this service."
--Felton M., Westchester, Pennsylvania
"I, as a physician, and my wife, as a registered nurse,
registered with the "U.S. Living Will Registry" because
we feel it is a wonderful service available to everyone who wishes
to have confidence their desires will be honored at a time they
may not be in a position to make those critical instructions known
themselves. It negates the necessity to carry
"instructions" with you, or to have to burden family or
friends with responsibilities they may not wish to have. We have
recommended this service to other family members and friends.
Thank you very much for providing a much needed way to have
our advanced directives available 24 hrs/day to those health care
providers who will be able to honor our wishes."
--Name withheld, Lahaina, Hawaii
"I recently had knee replacement surgery. They requested
proof of a living will. I was most grateful that we were
registered with the U.S. Living Will Registry. Thank you."
--Name withheld, Phoenix, Arizona
"I registered my wife's and my advanced directives with
you because access to it could be obtained by any hospital or
other facility by contacting your organization should such a need
arise. Your sticker affixed to my Medicare Card is a very
convenient way to let anyone who needs to know whether I have such
a directive, since I do not carry a copy with me. I am glad I did.
I do think your organization provides a valuable service.”
--William H., Maplewood, New Jersey
"Our experience with the U.S. Living Will Registry has
been all positive. We feel assured that our registration is
immediately available to prevent any possible mistake from
occurring…by accident or otherwise."
--Jack P., Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
"I registered my wishes with U.S. Living Will Registry
because it is comforting to know my family will not bear the
burden of having to make this decision, these are my wishes.
You have to be involved in such a crisis to know how it really
affects family members. For me, I have taken steps to insure that
when and if this situation occurs, my family will not be the ones
to make this decision.
U.S. Living Will Registry provides a valuable service and I
would strongly recommend others to register their advance
directives with the Registry.”
--Henry D., Fredericksburg, Virginia
“It makes a lot of sense.
Yes I’m very happy to have ‘planned’ in advance.
I have never been bothered by the L.W.R. people.
Once I signed on that was it.
I recommend it for anyone who is thoughtful and cares for
the people around him. Just to know it will be so much easier for them, should
anything happen to me.”
--William N., Meriden, Connecticut
“I don’t have to bring my living will
with me but just look it up on the Internet, which relieves me
from any problem.”
--Name withheld, Toms River, New Jersey
“As a single,
senior citizen—I feel the U.S. Living Will Registry is the only
responsible and convenient manner to make your wishes known should
you become ill or incapacitated due to an accident or extreme
medical circumstances.
Why put added
burden and stress on relatives or friends, who many times don’t
know what your wishes are should death or severe mental
deprivation occur?
Too many of us procrastinate about
our own true beliefs when the question of death or permanent
mental incapacitation is put before us!
There wasn’t much you
could do about your birth—but you do have much to
say, and document, about your death!
As the sports slogan says, ‘Just Do It.’”
--Larry B., South
Bend, Indiana
“I am very comforted to have a place to
keep my Final Requests and know that they may be retrieved when or
if needed. I am glad
that you provide a Nation Wide Service, as I travel frequently.
When I travel I always carry my Living Will and other
related documents with me. Some
states will not adhere to these documents when you are in an
accident in their state. But, they will contact the ‘Registry’ and then abide by
your decisions. So,
it is very beneficial to be registered with the U.S. Living Will
Registry. Everyone needs to have their wishes in writing.
If they want to be an organ donor or not; if they want to
be on life supports or not! I
highly recommend that everyone make their wishes known by
registering with this valuable service.
I have been at the death of my Grandmother as
she passed from this life to Heaven.
She did not want to be kept alive ‘on some old
machine.’ She
died with dignity at 94 years of age.
I was at the death of my Husband when he
passed from this life to Heaven.
Cancer took his life at age 50.
He signed a Living Will stating that he did not want to be
kept alive on machines. When the Lord calls you name, it is your time to be with him.
Yes, I wanted my Husband here with me but not kept alive
only by a machine.
My Mother had surgery last year. ON the fifth day of recovery she coded in my arms and was put
on machines in ICU for five days.
She had no idea what was going on or where
she was or even why she was there. After two weeks, when she had regained some control of
herself, she signed a Living Will.
She said that she never wants to be put through anything
like that again. She
is also registered with the U.S. Living Will Registry.
Since then most of my family has registered.
I have seen death in many forms and quality
of life is very important to me.
I do not want to be on machines just to keep my body alive.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to
voice my opinions and concern about the service you provide and
the experiences I have endured.”
Sincerely,
A Very Satisfied Registrant
--Name Withheld, Saginaw, Texas
“I believe the U.S. Living Will Registry is
very beneficial. It
gives the people you named extra confidence to follow your wishes.
By having it on my driving license, my wishes would be
carried out even if I were away from home.”
--Michael N., New City, New York
“Great idea”
--Name Withheld, Waldo, Kansas
“It’s a great satisfaction to know the
information and my wishes are there for both doctors and the
hospital.”
--Name Withheld, Elmira Heights, New York
“Have not heard from anyone connected with
the registry. In fact
I forgot about it. I
feel that doing this while my faculties are up to parr is
important and it relieves my children of making decisions that I
might not like. I
think everyone should make use of the registry.”
--Clara B., Horseheads, New York
“It is a very secure feeling to have my
living will recorded on the U.S. Living Will Registry.
This service provides immediate access to this vital
information at anytime.”
--Name Withheld, Warsaw, North Carolina
“The U.S. Living Will Registry provides a
valuable service and I have encouraged friends to take advantage
of the service. Through
registration of my advance directive I have a sense of security in
knowing that my wishes will be honored where ever I am when the
need arises.”
--Name Withheld, North Carolina
“My mother had a living will and it was
wonderful to be able to follow her wishes as severe dementia
claimed her mind.”
--Sue W., LaGrange, North Carolina
“A very worthwhile exercise. I recommend my university undergraduate students to consider
registering, and provide them with an Internet link. I am an instructor in Medical Ethics at S.U.N.Y. Buffalo.”
--Robert W., Colden, New York
“It gives me peace of mind to know that my
life won’t be prolonged if there is no quality of life left.
Hopefully, my family will benefit financially rather than
draining all resources.”
--Name Withheld, Grifton, North Carolina
“I have a satisfied mind that when it’s
time to go I will be let go.
I do not fear the hereafter--it’s a natural part of
life.”
--William T., Grifton, North Carolina
“I registered my advance directive because:
1)
I work in health care, and I am aware of what a valuable
resource this service is.
2)
In the unfortunate event of a catastrophic illness or
accident, I wanted to ensure that anyone who needs to knows of my
wishes. It’s also
comforting to know that if an event such as this should happen
away from home, the information is available nationwide.
I would encourage anyone who cares about
themselves, their families, and their fellow man to register with
the U.S. Living Will Registry.”
--Rebecca K., Elmira Heights, New York
“I did this so it takes the burden off my
children. They do not
have to worry about making any life altering decisions.
I also do not want any prolonged life that would not have
any quality.”
--Isabella B., Franklin Park, Illinois
“Do not want to live life and have no
control over.”
--Name Withheld, Kinston, North Carolina
“Excellent way to keep records safe.”
--Name Withheld, Kinston, North Carolina
“I register in advance my directive because
one never knows when we become incapacitated to give directives to
family members. I’m
glad I did so I feel very comfortable with my decision.
I highly recommend this to people of all ages.”
--Name Withheld, Kinston, North Carolina
“My husband—Wilson and I are well pleased
to know a hospital or Dr. can call you for Info. when we both
reach a point we are no longer able to give the info. needed.
We travel a lot, knowing your number is on our ID cards is
a great consolation to us. Thank
you.”
--Hattie W., Kinston, North Carolina
“I registered and advanced my directive
because my wishes are where I want them to be.
I’m glad I did that and encourage others to do so.
I think the U.S. Living Will Registry will provide a very
valuable service for me and be of much help to my family. I strongly encourage others to use the Registry.
Thank you very much. In
Christian Love,”
--Beulah N., Kinston, North Carolina
“I worked in a small ICU unit in the
hospital. I saw
people being kept alive only by machine.
I would not want that for myself.
If I can’t return to a normal full productive life, then
it isn’t worth living. I highly recommend to anyone who would not want to be kept
alive artificially to register their wishes while they can. I would not want to become no more than a vegetable lying in
a bed and I’m sure there are a lot more people who feel the same
way.”
--Name Withheld, LaGrange, North Carolina
“I believe this is a great service to
people that would like to make their request known.
I would highly suggest individuals to take advantage of
this service—it’s free—what could be better!
I have never been bothered, received mail; only for updates
on your living status. Thanks
for offering this service.”
--Lecia S., Columbia, South Carolina
“I would recommend everyone to have a
living will. Since
signing & getting mine, I have finally had a little peace of
mind knowing if it is honored I will not be hooked up to a lot of
machines and kept alive when I can no longer be in control of my
body functions. As
one gets older they have to think about this even if they do not
want to. Modern
medicine can now keep a person’s heart pumping indefinitely
though they otherwise would be dead.
It is my worst nightmare to be kept alive this way with
pumps/tubes & whatever & some one changing my diaper.
To me this would be HELL.
I would also advise younger people to do this because a car
accident or many other things can put them in the same place.
They have to think—Do I want to live like that?
What would it do to my family both mentally &
financially & do I want them to have to go thru this kind of
pain? We put sick
animals out of their misery in this country yet we let human
beings suffer & humiliate themselves even when their wishes
are known. Explain
that one. Thank
you for providing this service.”
--Lucille S., Dover, North Carolina
"This is the best thing I have seen for
access to my living will. Until now my doctor and wife had to
provide copies."
--David P., Crownsville, Maryland
"There is a sense of peace, knowing that
the Living Will is in place. This takes the burden off of my
family and at the same time, what I wish for myself will be
done."
--Barbara F., Juneau, Alaska
"Thank you for helping us to be
protected, it is nice to know that my rights are covered."
--William F., Juneau, Alaska
"I recommend every person sign an
advance directive (and have it registered with the U.S. Living
Will Registry) to ensure your wishes will be followed and
relieve your family of this burden."
--Name Withheld, Beckley, West Virginia
"I am so glad I found you. To have
one source for all medical personnel to get my information is a
blessing."
--Joan W., Edina, Minnesota
"My wife has been hospitalized 4x in the
last 18 months. Peace of mind when doctors ask me does
Kathleen have a Living Will. When I say the living will is
on file at U.S. Living Will Registry--the doctors know of the
organization and say to me that was a smart thing to do.
Immediate access. Thanks again."
--Francis C., Durham, North Carolina
"Thanks to the registry I have peace of
mind when traveling. I know that any hospital in the country
can access my living will. Thank you for supplying this
valuable service."
--John K., Edgewater, New Jersey
"I'm glad this service exists as an
assurance that my advance will exists and will be readily
accessible when needed."
--Name Withheld, Alexandria, Virginia
"I think the U.S. Living Will Registry
is an excellent service, especially for travelers. Should
one become injured and/or incapacitated while away from home, the
Registry offers a vital link to your own wishes as to decisions
regarding your life and death, at the same time relieving loved
ones of that responsibility."
--Sally S., Juneau, Alaska
"This is the only way to have your
wishes, in regards to your life, completed as you requested at
times you cannot speak or write."
--Frederick S., West Windsor, New Jersey
"This is a much needed service. I
teach practical nursing and I inform my students of this valuable
service."
--Name Withheld, Wooster, Ohio
"If only everything else in my life
could be handled so efficiently..."
--Mimi S., Spring Valley, New York
"Registration with the U.S. Living Will
Registry provides peace of mind that we could not have otherwise
imagined. My U.S. Living Will Registry sticker is attached
to my health insurance ID card in my wallet to ensure that it will
be found/seen when needed."
--Charles B., Little Rock, Arkansas
"I'm very pleased with the service
provided by the U.S. Living Will Registry and highly recommend
this service. It gives me the assurance that my instructions
for medical care will be followed, and are easily available, in
the event of a medical emergency."
--Name Withheld, Towanda, Pennsylvania
"I am very glad that I have registered
my advance directive with U.S. Living Will Registry. I think
you provide a wonderful service for those of us who want the
medical community to respect our wishes.
I registered my advance directive after
spending time at the hospital with a dear aunt who had suffered a
massive stroke. I was so impressed that she had US LIV WILL
stickers on her license and health insurance cards. These
stickers allowed her children to direct her health care according
to her wishes. The doctor was very respectful of her advance
directive. Within a week of her death I called
1-800-LIV-WILL to request the paper work required to be in your
registry.
I thank all of you at U.S. Living Will
Registry who make it possible for those of us who wish to direct
our health care."
--Name Withheld, Slingerlands, New York
"I would recommend this service because
it is a way for me to exercise my individual rights and have
control of my future medical decisions."
--Name Withheld, Richmond, Virginia
"Took the stress out of getting my will
in order before surgery. One less thing for me to worry
about and it was all FREE!"
--Tawny R., Arlington, Texas
"The registry gives me peace of mind to
know that those who need to be contacted in case of my disability
or death will be contacted with information I have specifically
provided in my Living Trust."
--Name Withheld, Evanston, Illinois
"This registry gives us peace of
mind. Since my health care representative for our trust lives
in another state, this is sure to aid us in emergencies if
anything would happen while traveling. The registry's annual
update notification process is terrific. They ensure we're
up-to-date."
--Name Withheld, Noblesville, Indiana
"This is an invaluable
service-especially if one is traveling and away from friends and
family when a mishap occurs."
--Mark S., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
"Just knowing that when my time comes, I
won't have to be kept alive by machines & the family won't
have to make that decision, because I already have, that gives me
a great peace of mind."
--Arlene B., Kinston, North Carolina
"Our attorney recommended the Living
Will Registry. I'm glad we haven't had to use it, but it is
comforting to know it's available."
--Name Withheld, Burke, Virginia
"I feel much safer knowing my will has
been registered and is available to those who might need it.
Other than renewing (no charge) my registration there is nothing
else to do and no one to bother me. I think it's great that
this service is available."
--Carla B., Miami, Florida
"I registered so in the event the need
arose when I was away from my home area my advance directive could
be accessed. I had my local Emergency Room place a
"test call" and it worked."
--Chester S., Wausau, Wisconsin
"I am most grateful for this
service. As a health care professional, I am very familiar
with the difficulty of presenting an advance directive at the time
of admission to an acute care facility. Making this most
important document, i.e. advance directive, available when you are
non-decisional assures that your wishes are honored, as well as
greatly assisting your health care representatives with the written
support needed in backing-up the medical decision they make on
your behalf. Finally, less you have your advance directive tattooed
on your chest, I travel with the peace of mind that my medical
wishes are made known if I should become seriously ill away from
home."
--Lawrence H., Hoffman Estates, Illinois
"When my mother was ill, my father
suppressed her living will and made health care choices counter to
her wishes. I don't want him to do that to me."
--Name Withheld, Douglas, Arkansas
"The U.S. Living Will Registry provides
a valuable service. It gives me peace of mind knowing that
my living will is registered and that my wishes will be carried
out when I die. I also registered my will with the U.S.
Living Will Registry. Even though I'm not that old, it was
important to me to take care of these matters now instead of
someone having to deal with it when I die."
--Name Withheld, Tulsa, Oklahoma
"Stickers on drivers license is best way
to inform as to location and content of living will."
--David P., Punta Gorda, Florida
"A vital service provided by an
excellent organization."
--Eric A., Wappingers Falls, New York
"I registered because I don't want any
"surprises" for my family to deal with if I become
incapacitated. My family members all have copies of my
living will but probably don't know where they are. With the
U.S. Living Will Registry I have additional comfort that my wishes
will be heeded."
--Patricia M., Solon, Ohio
"I would highly recommend the U.S.
Living Will Registry to others due to the fact that it will take
unnecessary stress and guilt off of my loved ones as to whether or
not I should be put on life support and if so for how long.
It also gives me the peace of mind in knowing
that my wishes have been expressed and will be honored.
I think the U.S. Living Will Registry
provides a very valuable service and am thankful that I have the
final say through someone I know I can trust rather than leave the
decision up to someone else who may not honor my wishes and let me
leave with dignity."
--Danny Lee P., Moneta, Virginia
"Gives your family peace of mind."
--Stephanie F., Springfield, Virginia
"My attorney recommended the U.S. Living
Will Registry. After he explained it to me, it seemed like
one of those 'Gosh. Now why didn't I think of that' ideas."
--Sally Z., Athens, Ohio
"Having the U.S. Living Will Registry as
part of my estate plans is wonderful peace of mind. I am
also very appreciative for the automatic annual renewal of
registration in order to keep my file up to date. It is one
less thing to worry about in our hectic lives!"
--Name Withheld, Oak Hill, Virginia
"Having a Living Will gives me peace of
mind because it clearly tells my children what my wishes are if I
become seriously ill and not able to communicate how I wish to
die. My husband had a severe heart attack in 2000 and his
living will gave us the strength and courage to allow him to pass
peacefully and with dignity. Because his doctors had a copy,
they gave us full cooperation in not putting him on life
support."
--Ann D., Westwood, New Jersey
"The U.S. Living Will Registry provides
a very useful and unique service."
--Name Withheld, Sand Gap, Kentucky
"My husband and I love the living will
registry. It's easy to start and we don't have to remember
to keep it current/updated because of the yearly reminders.
It's nice to have one less thing to worry about but yet it is a
very important and vital thing to take care of. It's also
wonderful that something so important is free to people.
Thank you so much for your service."
--Donna N., West Allis, Wisconsin
"Life should be more than
subsistence. Life should be beautiful. And I
registered with the U.S. Living Will Registry to live life on
those terms."
--Chad D., Los Angeles, California
"A very easy way to access important
documents at stressful times."
--Albert L., Scottsmoor, Florida
"July and August of 2001, I had 2 major
surgeries. Not knowing the outcome of either one, I prepared
all of my needed documentation, one of which was registering with
the U.S. Living Will Registry. My surgeons as well as the
hospital were given a copy. I have passed the information
along to friends and family and as of 2002 part of my family has
also registered with you. It will make the burden for my
family easier in the event something may happen. Thank you
for your service."
--Karen S., Tucson, Arizona
"My husband passed on 12-01-01 and he
was cremated. It was so nice to have everything taken care
of. People we dealt with as a family were very kind and
compassionate. Thank you."
--Shirley O., Ellenton, Florida
"This way my wishes will be known and no
one will have to guess. The choice is mine--no fighting
about it."
--Name Withheld, Fort Worth, Texas
"Everyone should be listed with U.S.
Living Will Registry--as it reflects your wishes should you
die, or be in an accident, where you are not able to respond to
treatment. It cuts through all the "red tape" and
legal hassles that will arise if you don't have a
living will registered! And one that's accessible!
One call, by a doctor or law enforcement agency to the
Registry will save countless hours of waiting; both for medical
staff, friends and relatives, thus saving precious time--time that
could even save your life! So do it!"
--Name Withheld, South Bend, Indiana
"I am so glad my attorney told me about
the living will registry. It is a comfort to know that any
medical care provider has immediate access to my living
will."
--Name Withheld, Yakima, Washington
"I appreciate the convenience of
electronic access to my emergency and end-of-life documents,
relieving me of the need to pack copies of my wishes prior to each
trip I take and relieving luggage weight on overseas trips."
--Nancy D., Bradenton, Florida
"Thankfully I haven't had to use this
yet, but it's comforting to know it'll be here when I need
it."
--Catherine T., S. Yarmouth, Massachusetts
"I think the U.S. Living Will Registry
provides a valuable service. My registration with them
allows health care professionals access to my wishes should I be
injured and not able to voice my decisions for health care.
I have recommended this service to both
family and friends, as well as to those with whom I have had only
a casual contact."
--Name Withheld, Schuylkill Haven,
Pennsylvania
"Thank you, Living Will Registry for
providing a valuable and much needed service. It's a no
brainer: everyone should sign up. We have only to gain
from it. Thanks."
--Amy C., San Francisco, California
"I feel much more safe and secure
knowing U.S. Living Will Registry has my records on my wishes,
ready and available for physicians. In case of an emergency
I want my doctors to have all the information on me that they
might need. With the U.S. Living Will Registry, I know that
is possible. Thank you, Living Will Registry."
--Ann Z., Dallas, Texas
"The U.S. Living Will Registry is a
source of comfort to my wife to my son and to me. I have
seen situations where an advance directive before a terminal
illness would have been so helpful to both the family and to
medical personnel. We sincerely appreciate the service that
the Registry provides. I recommend the services of the
Registry to everyone."
--Baird B., Boone, North Carolina
"Living Will has given me peace of
mind. Although none of us really wants to die...we also know
that it is inevitable! It's nice to know that our wishes
will be known and followed! I, for one, have already talked
to my daughters and told them of my wishes and sent them both
copies of my will. I also told them that I have taken that
final decision away from them. There will be no guilt
feelings! I have already made the decisions!
So thank you Living Will...when the time
comes, I'm sure my family will have enough on their minds without
worrying about my will!"
--Tony S., Winnemucca, Nevada
"Personally, the Living Will Registry is
a great way to remove the burden from family when an unfortunate
crisis occurs. I'm glad to know that my wishes will be
carried out without question."
--Kathy K., Olmsted Falls, Ohio
"I registered my advance directive with
the U.S. Living Will Registry so that it can be readily and easily
provided and my wishes be made quickly known to the concerned
health care provider(s) in the unfortunate event that it becomes
necessary. There is no point in making a living will if it
is not available and accessible to those health care providers
when needed.
I am glad I registered in order to have my
wishes made known and carried out when necessary. The U.S.
Living Will Registry was recommended to me by the attorney who
drew up my will and my advance directive. I presume that the
attorney would not have recommended them if they did not provide a
valuable service well. So far I have not become aware of any
reasons to think otherwise."
--Name Withheld, New York, New York
"I filed with your Registry for several
vital reasons:
1) Peace of mind (for myself, family & my partner)
2) To ensure that my directions were done
3) Because it's the least I could do for the ones I
love."
--Earnest M., Kansas City, Kansas
"Once I was talking to a lady about the
sick. This person said how the one that was sick had some
form of paper that stated what was not to be done in her
illness. I learned that it was called a Living Will. I
looked into getting information because I wanted a Living Will.
My friend took care of everything (all paper
work) and mailed out to me to get it documented. Yes, I
believe your services are valuable and helpful, needful.
Nevertheless, I have not had the medical need.
Yes, I'm very glad I have the U.S. Living
Will Registry, because I feel protected against getting any
treatment not approved by me in case of emergency.
I surely have told others and my Will is
posted on the visable wall to their right as they (anyone) enters
my home.
I feel secure with the U.S. Living Will
Registry information in my wallet on the driver's license and
Medicare card.
Thanks Sincerely,"
--Name Withheld, Gloucester County, New
Jersey
"I recently was admitted to a heart
hospital. Having my advanced directive registered with the
U.S. Living Will Registry made my admission process smoother and
quicker. I also feel confident that the sticker on my health
care card will help everyone involved if and when I need to use my
advanced directive."
--Danialle R., Vermillion, South Dakota
"The Living Will Registry allows me to
notify providers of my wishes and to be nationally
accessible. It also allows my family one number to call in
time of need. Thanks for the service."
--Karen G., Dallas, Texas
"We were driving to Colorado from our
home and went through South Dakota to visit the Badlands and Mount
Rushmore. I got an infection and was looking for treatment
on the weekend in Rapid City, SD. The only facility
available was a Regional Medical Center/Hospital. As I was
checking in, they asked for my Medical Insurance Card, I gave it
to the woman, who started to transcribe the information from it,
and noticed the sticker on the card "I'm Registered, U.S.
Living Will Registry 1-800-LIV-WILL" and asked me about the
sticker. I explained that if I was incapacitated, or they
needed to know the contents of my living will, they could call the
number and my advance directive would be faxed to them. She
was excited and called over the two other people working in the
same area to show them, and asked how I had found out about the
Registry. I told them our lawyer registered us when he put
together our living trust.
It pointed out for me that the sticker is
noticed, now I only have to get some more stickers since moving
them from one insurance card to another causes them to get beat up
pretty bad."
--James W., Kenosha, Wisconsin
"How wonderful that some care enough to
operate the living will registry! I now have complete peace
of mind regarding the end of my life. I have relieved my
loved ones of heartbreaking decisions under great emotional
stress. I urge everyone to use the living will registry
& the valuable services offered."
--Karen S., Eaton, Ohio
"Registration is fast, easy and brings
the peace of mind knowing it can be accessed anywhere. The
U.S. Living Will Registry is something everyone should
consider."
--Name Withheld, Ingleside, Illinois
"I registered because I was pregnant and
due to deliver in a Lovelace Hospital and wanted to give input to
possible treatment, if necessary.
Because I have not had the chance to put the
advance directive into specific use I cannot speak to its value
for others, but I am glad to have access to such a service should
I need it."
--Dory L., Albuquerque, New Mexico
"I registered with the U.S. Living Will
Registry for peace of mind. In the event I am unable to
speak for myself, I know my wishes will be honored. I didn't
want my husband or children to be faced with any difficult and
emotional decision without knowing how I would handle such
situations. I think this is an extremely valuable service
which should be used by everyone!"
--Pamela H., Orland, Florida
"Your website features a lot of
information that's easy to access. You offer a convenient
and invaluable service to the public and even provide state
specific forms. Thank you for providing all of it for
FREE! Also, your website was conveniently on the first page
of a google.com search for 'living will'."
--An N., Chicago, Illinois
"It is a big relief to know this
information is available in an emergency if I am not near my home
hospital or doctor."
--Rena P., Chicago, Illinois
"Excellent yearly reminder to keep
information up to date. Sure gives me peace of mind."
--Name Withheld, Noblesville, Indiana
"I manage 2 critical care units--I know
first hand how difficult it is to obtain copies of patient's
wishes. This service gives the ultimate decision to have
their wishes known to the writer. It relieves the
family/friends from the burden of locating it at what is many
times a most difficult period. Thank you for giving me the
peace of mind this service provides."
--Elizabeth P., Haskell, New Jersey
"Our attorney informed us of the Living
Will Registry when we were drawing up wills and a trust
agreement. I think this is a very valuable service.
Our children will only need tell any health care provider that an
advance directive is on file. They will not have to rummage
through papers to find the directive in case it is needed.
This brings a great deal of peace of mind and I recommend your
service to anyone filling out an advance directive."
--Virginia M., Manassas, Virginia
"I registered because my mother is a
nurse in a hospital and said she sees a lot of patients who come
in without any kind of will. If the patient should go into a
coma or something else--it leaves the family turned around in what
to do. I never understood the importance of having any kind
of will until I had a child of my own."
--Tammy D., Woodbridge, Virginia
"We travel frequently since retiring and
were always concerned how our medical needs would be met in the
event of accident or illness. It is less worrisome knowing
our desires for a living will is registered and hospitals have
access to that info."
--Name withheld, Yelm, Washington
"I was recently in the hospital for
surgery. Prior to my admission I was asked for a copy of my
advanced directive. I was able to provide them with a copy
without a problem."
--Brenda B., Burke, Virginia
"Living Will Registry is the best way to
secure a will. It's a safe protected location where families
can find it quickly and easily. The regular reminders keep
key contacts up to date and you can re-order stickers to update
your driver's license with Living Will contact numbers."
--Stephanie F., Springfield, Virginia
"A valuable service which I have
recommended to family and friends."
--Michael M., Reston, Virginia
"I did this to help my family. The
family will be in enough sadness and pain if I get to this point
and they would not want to do anything. I just don't
want them to have to decide this.
I'm very glad I did this.
I think it is great that your provide this
service. I think it is great that you send out the little
stickers to put on your insurance card and your license.
Everyone should do this so the family will
not have this to worry about."
--Name withheld, Cooleemee, North Carolina
"I registered my advance directive with
U.S. Living Will Registry upon the advice from my attorney."
--Denise G., Avon, Indiana
"The U.S. Living Will Registry gives you
and your family peace of mind that your wishes are known and will
be carried out. This is so important you should not wait one
more day."
--Karen C., Rio Rancho, New Mexico
"It feels good to have taken the time to
think through and write down my most likely preferences for end of
life decisions. It feels good to know that I've shared those
preferences with my loved ones and that they understand
them. Finally, it feels good to know that my preferences are
filed with the Living Will Registry, and that health care
providers can access them when they are needed."
--Philip C.
"I registered my advance directives with
the U.S. Living Will Registry to ensure that a hospital follows my
wishes because of 2 possible complications:
1. As a lesbian, I worry that a
hospital will not allow my life-partner to make decisions for me
even though she has been given as much legal standing as possible.
2. No next of kin lives near me plus I
travel a great deal therefore the Registry could assist a hospital
in making a decision if the hospital could not contact my
life-partner or a family member in a timely manner.
I feel a sense of relief in knowing that my
advance directives can be followed even though I, my life-partner,
or family member may not be able to communicate my wishes to a
hospital. I find this service valuable and highly recommend
it to others."
--Name withheld, New York City, New York
"After watching friends and relatives
suffer needlessly I can now rest a little easier after signing up
with the registry."
--Janice O., Cedaredge, Colorado
"The U.S. Living Will Registry gives me
peace of mind. As a nurse, I have often seen the pain and
confusion that occur when a loved one is ill and unable to make
decisions. Frequently family members are torn and argue over
what to do. The Registry records my wishes and since my
family lives out of state, I know wherever I am, and whatever
happens, my wishes will be made known."
--Christine P., Indianapolis, Indiana
"I registered a directive because I know
my family won't be able to carry out my wishes. My biggest
fear is to be trapped in my body and I can't count on others to
make such a painful decision for me at a time like that. I
do not know if these documents will stand up in court, but I hope
they do. The U.S. Living Will Registry makes it very easy to
set up your living will. I keep the sticker on my license
and I can only hope everyone follows my instructions."
--Geraldine F., Rockland, Massachusetts
"Yes, I feel it's a good thing to have a
Living Will. It is comforting to know I made this decision
myself and my family doesn't have to feel burdened with this
responsibility."
--Name withheld, Closter, New Jersey
"I recommend this service because it
provides an independent and easily accessible record of my living
will."
--James T., Alexandria, Virginia
"I want my wishes to be carried out
should the opportunity ever present itself. This U.S. Living
Will Registry is a quick and useful way to get one's message to
the person(s) responsible to carry out one's desires. It
will eliminate the family from having to make decisions."
--Name withheld, Dobson, North Carolina
"I like knowing that I can travel and my
living will is available should it be needed. It's just one
thing I don't have to remember to put in my suitcase."
--Charlene M., Bloomington, Indiana
"I am a registered nurse and work in an
emergency department. I have seen first hand how difficult
it is to make the decision to donate organs of a loved one.
It can give such a good feeling knowing that a loved one goes on
living and helping others after death. It is so much easier
if a person has made this decision known to their loved ones
before this difficult decision must be made."
--Carolann S., Medina, Texas
"It's the peace of mind that you
provide. It provides a service that allows me not to have to
worry about while fighting the battle against cancer."
--Name withheld, Sparta, New Jersey
"Being registered with Living Will gives
me confidence that my wishes will be followed in the event of an
emergency. I believe this will be a help and comfort to my
family at a time when decisions for them could be difficult."
--Name withheld, Pound Ridge, New York
"It is important to have a living
will. Anyone who finds themselves going to a hospital will
be asked to provide one. Usually their loved ones must
secure it and bring it to the hospital. This registry helps
alleviate the need to get this document at a stressful time and
allows you and your loved ones to think about and address other
matters. It is a wonderful service."
--Name withheld, Pembroke Pines, Florida
"Living Will Registry eliminates loved
ones having to make a guilt-ridden decision during grieving."
--Charles B., Little Rock, Arkansas
"I think this is great that we are able
to do all of this in one spot, and for free. This is a great
organization."
--Kimberly B., Billingsport, New Jersey
"It gives me comfort to know my well
thought out last wishes concerning my health and welfare will be
available to those providing services when or if I should ever
need them. As life continues to show us, there is a real
possibility such needs will need to be met.
By using this valued service the U.S. Living
Will Registry offers, I also hope to make decisions on my behalf
easier for those who must deal with them. I do, and have,
recommended this service to family, friends, and
acquaintances."
--Name withheld, Schuylkill Haven,
Pennsylvania
"I have given a copy of my living will
to all of my children and my husband. I think it is of the
utmost importance that everyone close to me knows what I
want. This registry now lets all of our health care providers
know also. My mind is at ease."
--Name withheld, Stanley, North Carolina
"I was very interested in being able to
make my wishes known concerning being kept alive by artificial
means, when most reasonable hope of a recovery was
determined. I didn't want family to have to be faced with
those kind of decisions at a bad time. I had an advanced
health care directive since 1996, but when we moved to another
state, I found out I had to do it again there. That's when I
found out about the U.S. Living Will Registry. I was glad to
enter the registry for the security and convenience of knowing
that the people/agencies who would need my information would have
easy access to it."
--Linda R., Holland, Massachusetts
"This is a wise choice as a backup to
your attorney."
--Name withheld, Noblesville, Indiana
"I find it such a relief, and I do
believe a relief to my loved ones also, that no one has to take
the responsibility for decisions, especially such irrevocable
decisions, that affect my life. The decisions have already
been made--by ME! So, I not only put my relatives minds at
ease--but more importantly--my own mind at ease--knowing that I--ME--have
already made the decisions!
There will be no feelings of guilt, only
following the decisions that I myself made and want carried out!
I always wondered if my wishes would be
carried out as I wanted them! You get - yes, of
course I will - but still wonder - "when the time comes-will
they honor their promises to me?"
So, I put my mind at ease, knowing that my
wishes are on record - Made by Me!
Thank you U.S. Living Will Registry!"
--Tony S., Winnemucca, Nevada
"I registered with the U.S. Living Will
Registry as soon as I learned of it. I am disabled, live
alone & don't really know anyone in my area. I have
parents but did not want them to have any rights over me in
emergencies, etc. I wanted my son to have complete control
cut and dried, legally. Now he does and I finally have peace
of mind, I don't have to worry or doubt that what I want, won't
happen. My relief at knowing this is beyond words.
Thank you."
--Diana R., Prescott Valley, Arizona
"I appreciate you taking the time to ask
me if I have any comments, too often the people directly involved
are forgotten and the "experts" seem to be the only
people whose opinion matters.
I would like to see this service added to the
State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle, Driver's license and
Vehicle registration procedures. We have an organ donor
procedure that is discussed with every person who applies for
his/her driver's license, why not add the living will registry
also? This service would be great and would keep the
government out of a person's life. I don't want the State of
Alaska involved in my most private directives, I don't want Alaska
involved like Florida has done recently.
As a police officer it would be great to have
the knowledge of a living will attached to a person's vehicle
registration, I have been to thousands of serious auto accidents
and if I had knowledge of a possible living will it would be great
to pass this information on to the ER doctors, etc. The
driver's license tags are great however many times we cannot find
any identification on a driver or passenger and if the information
was attached to the DMV motor vehicle registration, I think that
law enforcement would be very pleased to pass this information
on."
--B.C.M., Skagway Police Department, Skagway,
Alaska
"U.S. Living Will Registry provides a
prompt and accurate point of reference in the event it is
needed--especially while family is in a state of confusion."
--Name withheld, Prescott, Arizona
"I registered my advanced directive so
that there would be a sure way to have my wishes available at any
time should it be needed.
I feel confident that I made a wise choice in
having it registered and feel it is a valuable and important
service. I have told many friends about the registry and
encouraged them to use it."
--Name withheld, Brick, New Jersey
"My wife and I are delighted that we
registered our living will documents with U.S. Living Will
Registry. It is a comforting feeling to know that in an
emergency our desires for emergency care are registered with
access to any authorized person(s).
The stickers identifying us as registered
with U.S.L.W.R. are on all legal identification so as to ensure
notification of documents that are registered with you.
I appreciate your annual request for updating
our living will registered with you. I recommend this
registry be done by everyone."
--Name withheld, St. Pete, Florida
"With families living far from each
other it may be difficult for a relative to get to the hospital in
time. And although your family and partner are close, what
if something happens and you can't make your wishes known?
Living will registry can help in both cases."
--Name withheld, Holliston, Massachusetts
"We think it's extremely important to
have your wishes known when you are unable to speak for
yourself. My mother had a living will and it was useful at
the end of her life--as she was suffering and could not
speak. You definitely provide a useful service and I have
recommended it to others. Thank you!"
--Wayne H., Phoenix, Arizona
"It is essential for everyone to have a
living will to make sure one's final wishes are followed. By
having a living will, you save your loved ones from making
agonizing decisions during a most emotional and traumatic
time. The living wills do not take a lot of time to do and
are so very important to have."
--Laura T., Shakopee, Minnesota
"I registered with U.S. Living Will
Registry because I wanted to be sure that any medical personnel
who needed my wants and wishes be able to obtain it easily and
readily. Myself being a singer person I have no one who
would care enough to see that this is done. I feel they are
providing a very valuable service to individuals like
myself. I have and will continue to recommend it to others
who are preparing a living will."
--Name withheld, Bevlaville, North Carolina
"I feel that if this service is
available to doctors, it may one day save my life if they have
access to all the information about my health and wishes wherever
I may be.
Having this service takes some of the burden
of having to provide information off my children at a time when
they may not want to cope with it."
--Name withheld, Wathaw, North Carolina
"Registering an advance directive has
provided me with a sense of peace that such a service
exists. My family and friends as well as the family and
friends of others have an easy to access vehicle which provides
direction in writing as to medical administration. I believe
this is important in that the advance directive provides: 1)
a comfort level for others to make sure the medical system is able
to respond because the wishes are documented; and 2) a legal
document that protects everyone from unnecessary discussion and/or
litigation."
--Anita T., Boston, Massachusetts
"The U.S. Living Will Registry is a form
of insurance that my wishes will be known. Personal and
family copies are important but the Registry is there under any
circumstances. Having such important documents readily
available gives me peace of mind. This is an invaluable
service."
--Susan L., Cambridge, Massachusetts
"I believe the U.S. Living Will Registry
is a very important organization in that it eliminates loved ones
from being forced into a life/death decision.
It also gives me a certain comfort knowing
that in a time when I am unable to make a decision for myself, my
previous directive will be honored and my directives will be
regarded and respected as if I was making the decision at the time
it is required."
--Jo C., Elmwood Park, New Jersey
"As a member of the health care industry,
I believe everyone should have a living will and use the U.S.
Living Will Registry so that at any time a hospital, anywhere in
the country, can obtain my information in case of a medical
need. As President of a Health Care System, I know everyone
should have a "Living Will".
--Louis Y., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
"A fast and convenient way to maintain
vital information. Annual update couldn't be easier.
Can't believe it's free!"
--Robert B., New York, New York
"Creating my living will and joining the
registry was part of my overall need to be proactive about my
estate, including creating a will & working with financial
planners. This, in light of divorce. I wanted to take
care of my children in this way, by anticipating any situation
they may meet regarding their single parent. As a young
woman, I feel proud & wise for having tended to the business
of being an adult."
--Carolyn S., Syosset, New York
"I would strongly recommend the U.S.
Living Will Registry for the service it provides to make available
to any health care provider a copy of our living wills. Your
valuable free service is a plus. We especially appreciate
your yearly updating of pertinent information."
--Name Withheld, Jonestown, Pennsylvania
"Peace of mind--to me and my
family. Thank you."
--Dorothy A., Fort Lee, New Jersey
"'I want to thank the staff at the U.S.
Living Will Registry for their professional follow-up annually.
Recently a patient at a hospital where I
worked was dying. The hospital medical records department couldn't
find his original advanced directive. However, the
physician was able to get a faxed copy immediately from the U.S.
Living Will Registry. Thank you."
--Name Withheld, Vermillion, South Dakota
"I find it very convenient to advise
medical personnel that my living will is on file and can be
accessed from anywhere at anytime. This makes it unnecessary
to have multiple copies to give doctors and hospitals. I
recommend the Registry to friends and relatives."
--Dorothy D., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
" I think you provide a real service for
me. If I were to be incapacitated I know my wishes would be
carried out with dispatch. Thank you!"
--Robert M., Palmyra, Virginia
"We registered with U.S. Living Will
Registry because it is much more convenient than having to produce
a copy of the Living Will under emergency situations.
Since registration, the online download
capability has been used in several instances and provided all the
required information. Registration is one of the smartest
things I did. The Registry provides an invaluable service to
all those who are participating and I heartily recommend
registration to everyone."
--Michael D., Wayne, New Jersey
"Registering with the U.S. Living Will
Registry will give my family the peace of mind knowing what I
wanted. More so than just words, taking the steps to
register gives a definite answer of my wish.
I like the ease of updating each year and
peace of mind that the Registry gives.
I recommend it to all my family and
friends."
--Joyce W., Mobile, Alabama
"It is very convenient not to have to
carry your Living Will especially when you unexpectedly need
it."
--Name Withheld, Park Ridge, New Jersey
"I registered with U.S. Living Will
Registry because I had heard of such service that was
offered. It is a good thing indeed to be registered with an
advance directive, because if there are special wishes and
instructions in case of illness with lack of communication, when
medical team arrive, the labels on proper ID that one have
on them will show who to contact for you Living Will instructions.
I'm very glad that I registered my advance
directive. The U.S. Living Will Registry provides a great,
valuable and prompt service. Someone commented to me of
their promptness and it's all free. Yes, I tell
others. People that live alone with allergies, etc., should
have this service. Be sure to get the right Registry. U.S.
Living Will Registry."
--Otis B., Clarksboro, New Jersey
"The USLWR is a wonderful service to the
community. No longer do we have to worry about
"carrying around" our current Advance Directive &
emergency contact information.
If you're not sure about completing an
Advance Directive, you only need to read about the Karen Ann
Quinlan case and others like it to realize just how important the
document can be. Whether you're 18 or 85, it's important to
express your wishes, either through a health care proxy or written
directive. Have those conversations with your loved
ones. If they are ever put in the situation where decisions
need to be made on your behalf, they'll have peace of mind knowing
that they did what you would have wanted. It's as much for
them, as it is for you.
The USLWR contacts us once a year to
verify/update our information so we know that they have the most
current information. This gives us peace of mind.
Thank you."
--Donald B., Mine Hill, New Jersey
"Excellent program"
--Robert H., Palm Harbor, Florida
"I just went through this with my
sister, her siblings wished she had a living will--which would
have been much easier for them to make a very difficult
decision."
--Wilmer W., Russell, Kansas
"It's comforting to know that my loved
ones won't have to face a serious decision, thanks to the U.S.
Living Will Registry."
--Edward B., New York, New York
"I would recommend this service to
others. If more people prepared their advance directive and
then registered it, much unnecessary suffering would be avoided.
Often without access to an advance directive
both health care providers and the family are set up for
conflict."
--Delmar F., Tinton Falls, New Jersey
"I got to know about the Living Will
Registry through a local hospital. It is a great service and
it's free. Thank you."
--Marianne P., Leonia, New Jersey
"I am glad I have been listed with the
U.S. Living Will Registry. Now my end of life wishes can be
obtained wherever I go in the U.S.."
--Name withheld, Westwood, New Jersey
"As a registered nurse working in an
acute care hospital I felt it was very important to have my wishes
concerning my end-of-life decisions upheld.
I am not afraid to die, but I would like to
die with dignity. Also, I want my family to be free of guilt
or remorse over my way of exiting this world. I chose how I
wanted to live and chose how I would like to die: pain free
but without other artificial means of life support."
--Name withheld, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
"Thank God for the living will
registry. It saves people from unwanted procedures and makes
it easier for relatives who don't have to struggle with too many
decisions."
--Marie K., Westwood, New Jersey
"My experience with your registry has
been positive. Whenever we utilized your service at the
hospital we received immediate results. It is a great
patient satisfier."
--Name withheld, Englewood, New Jersey
"I registered with the U.S. Living Will
Registry for peace of mind for myself and family. If an
accident were to occur which left me unable to speak for myself, I
wouldn't want my family to undergo the considerable stress and
possible guilt about any decisions which would be need to be
made. By having a living will, those decisions will already
have been made...by myself."
--Pamela H., Orlando, Florida
"During a recent emergency room
admission, my inability to speak was aided by the label affixed to
my health insurance card regarding my advanced directive. Very
helpful."
--Patricia B., Mahwah, New Jersey
"I registered with the U.S. Living Will
Registry for several reasons. First having an advance
directive is an important decision for all of us. Second I
travel away from home regularly and do not want the responsibility
of carrying a copy of my advance directive with me at all
times. The U.S. Living Will Registry provides me with the
security that my choices can be accessed at any time and any
place; giving the medical staff that is treating me the
information they need to provide appropriate medical care.
As a medical social worker employed by an
acute health care facility, I have first hand knowledge of the
importance of being properly prepared to make your own medical
decisions. I not only have my advance directive registered,
I teach patients on a regular basis of the benefits of this
service."
--Dianne W., Clear Lake, Iowa
"I have been very pleased with the
Registry services. I especially like the fact that they
remind me to up-date phone numbers etc. each year. My 82
year old mother is also registered and been well pleased. I
would recommend that everyone should register with them to have
the peace of mind that we now have."
--Name withheld, Canyon, Texas
"I work in one of the busiest ERs in the
state of Washington. Upon admitting, we ask each
patient/family if they have a living will. This
documentation stays on their record for present or future
available info for emergent situations. When we learn they
are registered with the U.S. Living Will Registry, we know they
are prepared for the unknown future we all face."
--Maureen M., Kent, Washington
"I believe the U.S. Living Will Registry
provides a valuable service by giving me peace of mind. I
know that if something were to happen to me, my wishes would be
carried out."
--Name withheld, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
"After having to make the decision to
withdraw life support on my father's behalf (where he had left no
directives), and in view of the Terry Schiavo case which has drawn
national attention, I felt compelled to register my Living Will so
that none of my family members and, least of all, the courts,
would have to intercede on my behalf. My wishes are clearly
spelled out and reason will prevail when emotions are at their
peak.
Thanks for making this Registry
available."
--Mary R., Lutz, Florida
"I registered my advance directive for
legal, professional & personal safety. The peace of mind
is immeasurable & invaluable. I cannot believe the
Living Will Registry is a free service but I'm thankful it
is. I urge everyone to register their advance directives for
their protection & their family's benefit."
--Karen S., Eaton, Ohio
"With my advanced directive registered
with the U.S. Living Will Registry, I know my wishes will be
carried to my satisfaction, not the wishes of someone else."
Steven S., Brownsburg, Indiana
"The living will is one less thing to
worry about as we get older. I am proud that both my husband
and I did this. Thank you."
--Barbara G.
"This is a wonderful service!
Thank you!"
--Name withheld, Oak Lawn, Illinois
"My husband and I have witnessed older
people within our circle of acquaintance suffer a lingering death
because of selfish, albeit well-intentioned, relatives who wish to
keep them alive; whatever the cost in medical expenses, or
emotional devastation-or absence of hope.
We are resolute in our determination to
prevent this from happening to either of us, and have registered
our living wills to assure it doesn't.
Because of the tragedies we've witnessed,
I've encouraged our friends to prepare a living will, and then
avail themselves of the valuable service provided by the U.S.
Living Will Registry."
--Margit E., Mine Hill, New Jersey
"It is good to know that my wishes will
be carried out, that someone else will not have to make a decision
for me.
There are some people who could make a life
or death decision for someone else, therefore by having a Living
Will no one will be put under stress to do so.
I think the "U.S. Living Will
Registry" does a valuable service and I highly recommend
others do so."
--Lucy W., Hillsdale, New Jersey
"I made a living will to:
Spare me needless suffering
Spare my family needless suffering
Keep Medicare solvent
Keep AARP insurance solvent"
--Name withheld, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
"My local hospital would not accept a
copy of my advance directive. The U.S. Living Will Registry
not only solved my local problem, but now my advance directive
will be available very quickly to any of my health care providers
who request a copy in the future.
In a crisis situation, I feel this is a much
more dependable way of ensuring a copy of my directive is
available to a health care provider."
--Don S., Montvale, New Jersey
"The U.S. Living Will Registry provides
a good service. I highly recommend my friends &
relatives to have this. It is a pleasure to have this
updated every year without my worrying when the year is up and
will knowingly know that my instructions will be carried thru,
without having to have someone make a decision they don't want to
& have on their mind."
--Name Withheld, Spring Valley, New York
"I believe having a living will is a
very nice thing to have. If something happens to me and I
cannot sign my name or have my say as to what is done for me if I
am in a hospital it gives my family the right to sign for me.
I want to be an organ donor and my family is
also aware of that. I strongly suggest everyone sign up for
the living will registry.
Thank you for offering this service."
--Christine S., Lowman, New York
"It is nice to know that my wishes are
in writing for my children to refer to in the event of my sudden
death. That there will be no argument as to my wishes."
--Clara B., Horseheads, New York
"I am pleased to have been informed of
this opportunity to express my wishes, that should I be or my
family faced with the decision of doctors not to use any drastic
methods to sustain my life. Hopefully just to me make
comfortable and not to resuscitate."
--Velma M., Hewitt, New Jersey
"I believe this is a wonderful service,
being able to make decisions about my health care myself and no
burden to others to do it. The labels are of great
help! Keep up the excellent work. Thank you, God
Bless!"
--Thomas O., Swedesboro, New Jersey
"I registered to take advantage of the
unique service that you provide. I am very pleased with the
service.
The U.S. Living Will Registry offers an
invaluable service and I would highly recommend to others to
register their advance directives with the Registry."
--William D., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
"When I saw what my husband went through
trying to deal with the decisions for his mother, I didn't want
that for my children. That was when I decided to make out a
living will.
When I found out that I could register my
advanced directive with your Registry, I felt even more assured
that my wishes would be carried out exactly the way I want it, and
without putting the burden of making any of the decisions on my
children.
I fee that the U.S. Living Will Registry
provides a great service, so much so, I just recommended that my
daughter, who just made one out, file a copy of her living will
with your registry as well. Thank you."
--Leonilda H., Union Beach, New Jersey
"I believe the registry is performing a
valuable service by seeing to it that the wishes of the patient
are carried out. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to
everyone."
--Name Withheld, Manassas, Virginia
"We were made aware of the Living Will
Registry by the hospital when my husband was admitted for a
serious operation. As we did have living wills, we thought
this was a great idea.
At a later date, my husband was admitted to
the hospital thru the emergency room at midnite, the
"stickers" we were sent to be placed on our insurance
cards and driver licenses was a great time saver.
Great job--Keep up the good work. Thank
you."
--Anna S., Norwood, New Jersey
"I think the Living Will provides a
wonderful service. I have a living will because I want to be
sure when I'm dying I don't want myself or my family to have to go
through more than necessary. It spells out my wishes and is
a legal document."
--Shirley M., Vienna, Virginia
"A very valuable and important
service. Everyone should register."
--Name Withheld, Demarest, New Jersey
"Thank you for having me with the U.S.
Living Will Registry. This is a great service and one that
is very necessary.
It was very considerate to have your up-grade
of my living will. There is no change to be made in my
living will but it is a great comfort to know that you have taken
the time and giving me the opportunity of making any
changes. You are concerned and caring group and I appreciate
that very much."
--Name Withheld, Paramus, New Jersey
"Having this information stating my
wishes in case of an emergency--or in case I am unable to
communicate--on record gives me a secure feeling."
--Grace R., Sun City Center, Florida
"My main comment is that it is good to
be able to be registered so that you will not be forced to be kept
alive as a vegetable. But you still have someone you trust
that will be contacted before you are taken off of life
support."
--Name Withheld, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
"As I have buried most of my family, I
know just how difficult it is to have to make decisions for
someone who is terminally ill. Thus, I have made a Living
Will & Health Proxy--so that no one will ever have to make
such decisions for me. Then again, there might not be anyone
to make such decisions. This is why I carry a miniature
version of my documents in my wallet.
The forms from the U.S. Living Will Registry
were very clear and helpful, and I feel very good, knowing that
these documents are there for me--for when the time comes. I
should also mention that my doctors all have a copy of these
documents, together with my medical records."
--Mary G., Greenvale, New York
"I have peace of mind knowing that I
have an Advance Directive but I feel even more at ease knowing any
health care providers can access it if needed, regardless of the
fact that they might not be a "member". Thank
you."
--Marian B., Mine Hill, New Jersey
"Thank you for your service. I
feel comfortable knowing that my last wishes are much more likely
to be carried out."
--Barbara S., Norfolk, Virginia
"Efficient and easy. An ideal use
of the Internet."
--Rabbi David S., Redondo Beach, California
"We have had this service for a year
and, although we have not required any health organization to use
it, it gives us peace of mind to know that our directives are
available when and if that need arises. We thank the
Registry for making this available at no charge."
--Name withheld, Shingle Springs, California
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