When we cannot speak for ourselves – who will speak for us, and what do we want them to say?
One of the greatest gifts we can give our close friends and family is the comfort and confidence of knowing they can direct your care and treatment according to your wishes, beliefs and values. Whether triggered through illness or accident, any one of us, regardless of our age, could lose our ability to express our wishes about our personal and health care preferences. It is essential to remove uncertainty and the potential for conflict and dispute during difficult and emotional times. Advance Care Plans that are prepared and shared free up your loved ones to be present for you and each other.
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