Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is the process of thinking, talking and planning for your future care in the event you are unable to speak for yourself. It is an essential part of life planning for everyone. We can help you with this. You will find our learning session helpful to navigate the necessary steps to make an effective plan.
You will learn:
the what, why, who, when and how of planning for your care.
to think about what is important to you. This will help you decide what kind of care fits with your goals, values and wishes.
the importance of talking to others so they know what matters most to you.
how health-care decisions are made in British Columbia when you are not able to make them for yourself.
how to choose the best person to speak on your behalf.
Advance Care Planning can benefit everyone, regardless of health and stage of life. You may not have any health concerns, but being ready in case a health crisis happens will ease the burden on everyone. It can help you get the care that is right for you and aligned with your values, preferences and wishes. It will bring you peace of mind, knowing that people you trust know your health care wishes.