Advanced Care Planning

Advance Care Planning is something most of us know we should think about, yet many people delay because the process can feel overwhelming or difficult to begin. At its core, advance care planning is about making sure your wishes for future health and medical care are understood and respected if a time comes when you cannot speak for yourself.

Advance care planning is a thoughtful process of reflection, conversation, and preparation. It gives individuals and families the opportunity to talk openly about values, preferences, and important decisions before a crisis or serious illness occurs.

Whether you are planning ahead for yourself, supporting a loved one, or preparing for future care decisions, I provide guidance through these conversations and help bring clarity to the steps involved. Together we can explore what matters most to you, review relevant documentation, and organize a plan that reflects your wishes.

Support with advance care planning may include discussions around:

Health Care Wishes & Decision Making

Advance Care Plans (ACP)
Advance Health Care Directives (AHCD)
Temporary Substitute Decision Makers (TSDM)
No CPR forms (formerly known as DNR)
Notification of Expected Death in the Home (EDITH)

Legal & Planning Documents

Representation Agreements (Section 9)
Enduring Power of Attorney
Last Will & Testament

End-of-Life Considerations

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
funeral and ceremony preferences
burial, cremation, or other disposition options

Personal Wishes & Legacy

Living wills or personal legacy planning
meaningful ways to communicate wishes to loved ones
creative legacy or remembrance projects

Advance care planning helps ensure that your voice is heard even if you are unable to speak for yourself. Taking the time to reflect on these decisions can bring peace of mind to both you and the people who care about you.