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Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Aly Neises, RN, cohost, further discuss the topic of Advanced Directives which was started last week during the conversation with Kira Reginaldo. Additional thoughts/learnings:
- Advanced Directive is the same as Living Will
- Document should not look the same for a 30-year old compared to a 95-year-old’s
- Important to have an honest conversation with whoever you are considering as your Power of Attorney (POA) . . . Can they make the tough decisions? Can they execute your wishes? Can they advocate to your doctors? Can they communicate well with family members?
- As changes occur during the caregiving journey, reflect those in the Advanced Directive
- Directions do not have to be black/white or all/nothing
- When completing the document, be sure to work with the people who will be helping you
- Additional suggestion: Video or record your wishes allowing your POA to hear your voice and have confidence in their decisions
