Don't Wait: Check In on Your Living Will Now

Thinking about your future medical care decisions isn’t always easy, but planning ahead can provide peace of mind for you and your family. One important way to maintain control over your healthcare decisions is through a living will. This document ensures that when you can't communicate, your medical preferences are still heard.

Understanding the Importance of a Living Will

• Creating a living will reduces the emotional burden on your loved ones during stressful situations. By clearly outlining your wishes, you're helping them avoid difficult conflicts.
• This legal document provides clarity on specific medical treatments like resuscitation, life support, and other critical interventions. It removes the ambiguity for doctors and family members, guiding them through challenging decisions with confidence.
• When you have a living will, your healthcare wishes are known and respected, even if you’re unable to voice them. You take control over your medical journey, no matter what.

Is It Time For a Check-In?

Consider this a gentle nudge. If you don’t have a living will yet, or if it’s been years since you last reviewed yours, now is the perfect time to check in. A regular review ensures that your document accurately reflects your current desires as circumstances and technologies change.

Empower yourself and your loved ones by taking action today. Review or create your living will—you’ll be glad you did in the long run.