Planning For Care
Importance of Advanced Care Planning
As hard as it may be to face the idea of death, it is important to plan how we want to live our final days. This includes thinking about what kind of end-of-life care we wish to receive and planning how to pay for it.
People in the U.S. enjoy one of the best life expectancy rates in the world. Barring sudden events such as an accident or heart attack, the end of life will arrive gradually for most. It is likely that each of us will face many decisions about the dying process, for ourselves and possibly for others.
Take some time to consider your wishes at the end of life. Then make sure you talk about what you want with those close to you. This will not only give them peace of mind, but will also help them communicate your wishes to your health care team if you cannot