Community Hospice & Palliative Care is encouraging individuals and families to start important conversations about their health care wishes in recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day.
Observed each year on April 16, National Health Care Decisions Day inspires, educates and empowers people to plan ahead for future health care decisions. The day encourages individuals to reflect on their values, discuss their wishes with loved ones and document those preferences through advance care planning.
“Taking time to talk about future health care choices is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your loved ones,” said Phillip Ward, president and CEO of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. “When wishes are clearly shared and documented, families and health care providers are better able to honor what matters most to the individual.”
Community Hospice & Palliative Care supports advance care planning through resources such as Five Wishes and the Honoring Choices program. Both tools help individuals think through their health care preferences, guide conversations with loved ones and document decisions that can help direct care in the future.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care encourages individuals to use National Health Care Decisions Day as an opportunity to begin the conversation and learn more about advance care planning resources available in the community.
To learn more, go to CommunityHospice.com.
