Today, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. I hope that you will take this time to discuss and document your healthcare wishes, or talk to your family members about their wishes. We all need to be prepared in the event of a health crisis, and having the talk is easier than most people think, but many of us need a little inspiration or a reminder to do it.
National Healthcare Decisions Day was established to inspire, educate & empower the public & providers about the importance of advance care planning. You can find all sorts of free resources, including free advance directive forms for each of the 50 states and a great short video to get you thinking and talking, on the NHDD website: www.nhdd.org. Additionally, please help spread the word with Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Advance care planning is something we ALL should do and encourage others to do, regardless of age or current health. Discussing your wishes can be one of the most important gifts you ever give your loved ones.
Related Resources from Healthinaging.org:
Advance Directives: Basic Facts & Information
Guide to Advanced Directives