More than 90 percent of people think it’s important to have conversations about end-of-life care with their loved ones, yet fewer than 30 percent have done so. Reporter Rebecca Havely offers some tips on how to get started…
Planning for accidents or a sudden illness may feel awkward, but conversations with family members today can ensure your care preferences are honored and that your loved ones don’t have to guess what you want. To get started, choose an advocate. Then, talk with your advocate and doctor about your future care preferences. Let them know what’s most important to you in life. Finally, write it down. Give copies of your plan to your advocate, family members and doctors. Update and review your plan whenever your preferences or situation changes, and have the document placed in your medical records.
For more information, see https://www.cdc.gov/aging/advancecareplanning/index.htm
