🔒 The What, Why and How of Advanced Care Directives
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In this conversation, Wakil and Annalouiza delve into the significance of advanced care directives, exploring their definition, importance, and the various components involved. They discuss who should have an advanced care directive, the role of healthcare agents, and the emotional and legal implications of these documents. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of having clear directives to avoid family conflicts and ensure that personal wishes are honored at the end of life. They also touch on the specific needs of individuals with dementia and the importance of regular updates to these directives.
Five Wishes Site
Dementia Directives
Evergreen Elder Law - If you don’t have family or friends you feel comfortable asking, to find professionals willing to be your power of attorney, you can, of course, ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. Or you can search the websites of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the American Association of Daily Money Managers and Aging Life Care for geriatric care managers.
Advanced Care Directive Q&A class with Annalouiza Armendariz - email her at annalouiza@jaguarjourney.com
Before You Go - End of Life Planning workshop with Rev Waki David Matthews - email him at drmattthewsusa@gmail.com
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1. Understanding Advanced Care Directives (00:00:00)
2. The Importance of Having an Advanced Care Directive (00:03:02)
3. Contents of an Advanced Care Directive (00:05:59)
4. Choosing Your Healthcare Agents (00:08:59)
5. The Role of Family and Friends (00:11:56)
6. Legal Aspects and Variations by State (00:14:54)
7. Advanced Care Directives for Dementia (00:18:01)
8. Real-Life Implications of Not Having a Directive (00:20:54)
9. The Emotional Journey of End-of-Life Decisions (00:23:54)
10. Conclusion and Resources (00:27:00)
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