Design
Setting the Groundwork
A creative and engaging approach
to designing our advanced directives and getting our affairs in order.
October 9th- What are my expectations of medical oversight with health care professionals and with my significant decision makers?
Defining medical advocacy and exploring the conversations that are important to reflect your values at end of life.
October 16th- What are the implications of my medical choices?
Examining the scope of how we make medical choices in assuring quality of life for ourselves and our loved ones.
October 23rd- What paperwork do I need to have in order?
Creating your Exit Box: Reviewing important documents for medical professionals, family, and/or friends in case of emergency.
October 30th- How do I want to be remembered in my passing?
Defining the social, spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of leaving a positive dying legacy.
Advanced Directives or a living will gives direction to the medical treatment we want at end of life, in particular if we can no longer advocate for ourselves. A health care power of attorney is appointed by us to make health care decisions. The health care agent (also called an attorney-in-fact or proxy) becomes our spokesperson on a range of medical treatments. Aside from advanced directive there is other paperwork that our loved ones need in case of an sudden death or lack of an ability to communicate. This workshop series provides the opportunity to get all our information in order and to assure we have the right conversations in regard to our advocacy.