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In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day, importance of advance care planning conversations stressed

In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day, importance of advance care planning conversations stressed

Published 4/14/23 by Leb Town, letter to the editor by Roberta Geidner

In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16, the Aging Inspired Advance Care Planning Coalition of Lebanon County encourages everyone to have a conversation with their family or loved ones.

It always seems too early, until it’s too late.

Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own health care decisions. Even if you are not sick now, making health care plans for the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would want based on your goals, values, and wishes. Advance care planning guides doctors, as well as family members, loved ones, and other important people in your life, who may need to make decisions on your behalf when you cannot speak for yourself.

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