When facing serious illness or long-term care, one of the greatest gifts you can give your family — and your medical team — is clarity. Clarity about your wishes, your history, and your values.
Hospitals and clinics are full of kind, capable professionals who genuinely want to help. But without the right information at the right time, even the best care can miss the mark.
That’s where coordination — and your Evaheld Legacy Vault — comes in. It’s not just about documents; it’s about connection. The vault bridges the emotional and logistical gap between families and clinicians, ensuring your voice remains central to every decision.
Why Coordination Matters
In healthcare, information saves time — and sometimes lives. Yet studies by the National Institutes of Health show that nearly 30% of hospital readmissions occur because critical information wasn’t communicated between patients, families, and clinicians.
When your medical preferences, contact lists, and directives are stored together, you make collaboration effortless. Your doctors can act quickly. Your family can focus on comfort, not paperwork.
The goal is simple: make sure everyone’s working from the same page — yours.
Take control of what matters most — set up your free Evaheld Legacy Vault to keep your stories, care wishes, and essential documents safe, organised, and instantly shareable with loved ones and advisers, for life.
Step 1: Build Your “Clinical Collaboration Folder”
Think of this as a roadmap for care teams. It should contain:
- Advance care directive — what treatments you want or wish to avoid.
- Enduring power of attorney — who can make decisions if you can’t.
- Current medications and allergies.
- Primary and specialist contact details.
- Emergency and next-of-kin information.
- Preferred hospitals or hospice facilities.
- Religious or cultural preferences (music, food, or rituals).
Upload these into your Free Evaheld Legacy Vault and organise them by category. For example: “Health & Treatment,” “Contacts,” and “Values & Preferences.”
You can even generate a QR code for your “Health Summary” to share securely with hospital staff.
Step 2: Keep It Clinically Useful
Doctors appreciate brevity and clarity. Avoid emotional language in the directive itself — reserve personal reflections for an accompanying “Values Letter.”
Use bullet points and plain language. For example:
- “I do not want life support if brain activity cannot return.”
- “Please prioritise comfort and communication.”
- “Play soft music when I’m anxious.”
The advance health directive framework provides templates accepted in multiple regions. You can adapt them for local regulations or hospital requirements.
Step 3: Add a “Communication Profile”
Not everyone communicates the same way. Some people need quiet explanations; others prefer visual charts. Tell your clinicians what works for you.
Include:
- Preferred pronouns and name pronunciation
- Best times for updates (morning/evening)
- Who should receive medical briefings first
- Sensory or cognitive needs (hearing loss, memory support, etc.)
This aligns with recommendations from nurse information Australia, which highlight that care outcomes improve when patient communication preferences are respected.
Step 4: Share a Short Health Biography
Your “health biography” isn’t just medical — it’s personal.
Include a short paragraph that describes your life, not your illness:
“I’m a retired teacher, married 42 years, who loves gardening and classical music. My goal is to stay connected to family and nature as long as possible.”
This helps staff see you as a person, not a case. The Harvard Medical School’s Center for Palliative Care advocates for “personhood summaries” in patient charts to improve empathy and reduce clinical burnout.
You can store this biography as both text and audio in your digital legacy vault.
Step 5: Prepare Emergency Notes
In sudden hospital admissions, staff may have minutes to make decisions. Include a one-page summary titled “In Case of Emergency” with:
- Your health proxy’s name and number
- Summary of major conditions
- Allergies and medications
- Key treatment limitations (e.g., “Do not resuscitate”)
Attach a printed QR code linking directly to the file in your Evaheld Vault. That way, even if you’re unconscious, your care remains accurate and aligned.
Step 6: Store Clinician Notes and Test Results
Ask your GP or specialist for digital copies of important medical reports — bloodwork, imaging summaries, or discharge notes. Upload them to your vault so every professional involved in your care can access them if needed.
The World Health Organization highlights that access to complete patient records improves diagnostic accuracy and continuity of care.
Step 7: Include a “Comfort & Preferences” Section
Sometimes, it’s the smallest details that bring peace. Include information like:
- Room temperature preferences
- Favourite music or scents
- Preferred clothing
- Food or drink preferences (including cultural or religious restrictions)
In long-term or palliative care, these human details can profoundly affect comfort and dignity. The Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative recommends families provide “comfort cards” for bedside reference.
Step 8: Document Family Roles and Responsibilities
Healthcare crises often bring chaos. Document who does what — who’s the spokesperson, the organiser, the quiet comforter.
This helps clinicians know whom to contact and prevents emotional overload for one family member. It also reduces the likelihood of miscommunication between relatives and care teams.
You can store this list within your Free Evaheld Legacy Vault and share limited access to each person as needed.
Easily send, request, and share content in your free Evaheld Legacy Vault — collaborate with family, friends and trusted advisers in shared or private spaces and keep everything organised, secure, and accessible anytime.
Step 9: Create a Shared Access Log
Evaheld allows you to see who accessed your vault and when — an important feature for medical transparency.
Assign levels of access:
- “Full access” for your health proxy.
- “Read-only” for certain clinicians.
- “Emergency view” for hospitals.
This security structure follows the privacy principles recommended by the Australian Digital Health Agency, ensuring sensitive files stay safe while remaining accessible.
Step 10: Add Emotional and Ethical Context
Medical directives explain what you want; ethical statements explain why.
For instance, you might write:
“I value independence and communication. Please prioritise these in care decisions.”
These notes help clinicians interpret your wishes compassionately. They also guide families in resolving future ethical dilemmas.
Step 11: Keep Copies of Institutional Policies
Hospitals and aged-care facilities often have unique consent procedures. Ask for copies of:
- Privacy consent forms
- Resuscitation policies
- Spiritual or cultural care guidelines
Store them in a folder named “Facility Policies” in your vault. It saves time during admission and ensures decisions align with both law and values.
Step 12: Integrate Advance Care Planning
Your advance care directive is strongest when connected to a formal advance care plan — a broader strategy covering preferred place of care, social supports, and communication timelines.
Visit advance care planning Australia to download templates and check legal requirements for your region. Then upload completed forms to your vault.
Evaheld lets you attach supplementary notes or audio explanations so your family can understand your reasoning behind each choice.
Step 13: Schedule Regular Reviews
Medical conditions evolve, and so should your documentation. Set a reminder every six months to review:
- Medication lists
- Contacts
- Preferences and directives
- Access permissions
Your Evaheld Vault can store multiple versions, preserving a record of updates while ensuring everyone works from the latest edition.
Step 14: Share Appreciation Notes with Clinicians
Legacy includes gratitude. Consider writing short thank-you notes for key staff members — doctors, nurses, aides — to be delivered later through your vault.
It humanises the relationship and affirms that care, at its best, is reciprocal.
The Johns Hopkins Medicine research on patient gratitude found that appreciation improves healthcare morale and strengthens compassion cycles in clinical settings.
Step 15: Coordinate Compassion, Not Just Data
At its core, coordination isn’t about systems; it’s about empathy. When your vault holds everything from directives to comfort cues, you’re giving your care team more than information — you’re giving them insight into you.
It tells them what kind of care feels right, what words comfort you, and how your family operates under stress.
That understanding transforms treatment into partnership — a shared act of respect between medicine and humanity.
Why It Matters
When families and clinicians have aligned access to the same information, care becomes calmer, communication clearer, and grief gentler.
Your Evaheld Legacy Vault becomes more than digital storage — it’s a living bridge between your loved ones and the people dedicated to helping you live, heal, and transition with dignity.
Because compassion is most powerful when it’s coordinated.
Future-Proof Your Legacy: Stories, Wishes, and Documents in One Secure Vault
Your life is a rich tapestry of stories, relationships, and intentions. The Evaheld Legacy Vault is the dedicated platform to protect it all, giving your family the priceless gift of clarity, connection, and peace of mind for generations to come.
And you're never on your own. Charli, your dedicated AI Legacy Preservation Assistant, is there to guide you. From the moment you start your Vault, Charli provides personalised support—helping you set up your account, inviting family members, sending content requests, and articulating your stories and care wishes with empathy and clarity.
Take control of your legacy today. Your free Evaheld Legacy Vault is the secure home for your most precious assets—ensuring your family memories, advance care plans, and vital documents are organised, safe, and instantly shareable.
Take control of what matters most — set up your free Evaheld Legacy Vault to keep your stories, care wishes, and essential documents safe, organised, and instantly shareable with loved ones and advisers, for life.
1. Preserve Your Family’s Living Story & History
Transform your memories into a timeless family archive that future generations can truly experience. Within the Evaheld Legacy Vault, you can record videos, capture photos, write reflections, and create Legacy Letters — weaving together the laughter, lessons, and love that define your family’s identity.
Preserve more than moments: build a living digital time capsule where your heritage, traditions, and wisdom are safe, searchable, and shareable. From everyday memories to milestone events, your family’s story will remain a permanent bridge between generations — a place your loved ones can return to whenever they need comfort, connection, or inspiration.
2. Secure Your Care & Health Wishes
Ensure your voice is heard when it matters most. With the Evaheld Legacy Vault, you can create and store a digital Advance Care Directive, record your healthcare preferences, and legally appoint your Medical Decision Maker. Grant secure, instant access to family and clinicians, and link it all to your Emergency QR Access Card for first responders—ensuring your wishes are always honored.
Watch our Founder's Story to learn why we’re so passionate about Legacy Preservation and Advance Care Planning
3. Protect Your Essential Documents with Bank-Grade Security
Consolidate your critical records in one bank-grade encrypted vault. Safely store your will, power of attorney, insurance policies, and financial documents with precise permission controls. Never worry about lost, damaged, or inaccessible paperwork again. Your documents are organised and available only to those you explicitly trust.
4. Strengthen Family Bonds with Your Living, Collaborative Legacy
Transform your Legacy Vault from a static archive into a living, breathing family hub that actively deepens connections across generations and distances. This is where your legacy is built together, in real-time.
Let Charli, Your AI Legacy Preservation Assistant, Be Your Collaboration Catalyst. Charli proactively helps your family connect and create. She can suggest content requests, prompt family members to share specific memories, and help organise contributions—making it effortless for everyone to participate in building your shared story.
Create private or shared Family Rooms to connect with loved ones, carers, and trusted advisors. Within these Rooms, you can:
- Share precious memories as they happen, making your Vault a dynamic, growing timeline of your family's life.
- Send and fulfill collaborative content requests, ensuring you preserve exactly what your family cherishes most—from that funny holiday story to cherished family recipes.
- Schedule future-dated messages for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, allowing you to offer wisdom, love, and connection for years to come.
Evaheld is more than a digital vault; it's your family's private collaboration platform for intergenerational storytelling. It’s the simplest way to ensure every voice is heard, every memory is captured, and every bond is strengthened—today and for the future.
Start Your Free Evaheld Legacy Vault in Minutes
Join thousands of families who have found peace of mind. Setting up your free, permanent Vault is quick and simple.
- Safeguard your story for future generations.
- Ensure your care wishes are respected.
- Shield essential documents from loss and ensure instant, secure access.
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- Create Your Legacy Statement in 10 Minutes Flat
- Prevent Family Conflict with Our Legacy Kit
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Our Commitment: No One Left Behind
Evaheld believes that every story deserves to be protected, without exception. Our "Connection is All We Have" Hardship Program ensures that financial circumstances are never a barrier to legacy preservation and advance care planning.
If you are facing financial hardship, contact our team to learn how we can provide a free Vault. We are here to help you secure what matters most.
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