Living Will Check-In: Securing Your Healthcare Wishes

Ensuring Peace of Mind through a Living Will

Thinking about the future and making decisions about your medical care isn’t always easy, but doing so can bring significant peace of mind. One effective tool to ensure your wishes are respected is a living will. This legal document serves as a way for you to maintain control over your healthcare decisions when you are unable to communicate them yourself. Whether you're considering creating one for the first time or reviewing your existing document, this is a perfect moment to ensure all your preferences are clearly outlined and up-to-date.

Why a Living Will Matters

• Creating a living will helps reduce the emotional burden on your loved ones during stressful times, as they won’t have to guess your wishes.
• It provides clarity on specific medical treatments, such as resuscitation, life support, and other critical interventions.
• Having a living will removes ambiguity for doctors and family members, guiding them confidently through difficult decisions.
• This document ensures your healthcare preferences are known and respected, even if you can't express them yourself due to medical incapacitation.

Time for a Check-In

If you haven't yet created a living will, or if it's been a while since you've looked over yours, now is an excellent opportunity for a check-in. Consider how your values and wishes might have shifted over time and make necessary updates to reflect any changes in treatment preferences or circumstances. Take the initiative to review or establish your living will today. By doing so, you're taking a proactive step in ensuring that your healthcare decisions and personal values are honored, no matter what the future holds.