Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Hosting Two Advance Directive Events at Somersworth Library

SOMERSWORTH, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is hosting two free events to assist those interested in drafting an advanced directive.

The events will be held October 16 and November 13 from 10 AM-12PM at the Somersworth Public Library.  Attendees will receive a 30-minute appointment with a social worker, who will assist in creating the document.

An advanced directive, commonly referred to as a living will, is a legal document that specifies what actions should be taken if a person is no longer able to make decisions for themselves – often because they have become seriously ill or otherwise incapacitated.

Those attending should bring their license, a list of proxies they would like to represent them, and contact information for all parties involved.

There is a limit of 8, 30-minute appointments each session. To schedule an important, or inquire further, please call the hospital’s social work office at 603-740-2826.

About Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (wdhospital.org) is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable health care organization located in Dover, New Hampshire with a more than 115-year history of compassionate care and innovation. A member of the Mass General Brigham system, Wentworth-Douglass is strategically located in the heart of the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine, which it has served since 1906. The organization is a family of more than 3,500 employees, including more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of the region’s residents and visitors. The organization includes a 178-bed hospital, more than 30 primary and specialty provider practices and clinic sites, multiple express and prompt care facilities, an ambulatory surgery center, several medical office buildings, The Works Family Health and Fitness Center, and the Wentworth-Douglass Charitable Foundation.