Navigating Advanced Directives

When living with ALS, it is important to think ahead about what kind of care you may want in the future. Advanced directives are a way to ensure that you, your family, and your ALS care team are all on the same page when it comes to treatments you may or may not want. Advanced directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care. Join us for our next ALS Learning series where our speakers will further discuss advanced directives, their benefits, and what you need to know to make an informed decision. These discussions are not easy, but taking the time to gather information and think about your values is a powerful gift for yourself and your family.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
4:25- Advanced Care Planning with Guilia
5:38 - What is advance care planning?
6:49 - Advanced directives - Putting your wishes in writing
9:06 - Power of attorney for healthcare walkthrough
26:12 - Tools to help you discuss advanced care planning
29:41 - When to consider advanced directives
38:07 - How to bring up advanced care directives with your healthcare provider
41:25- Helping patients/families/caregivers make informed decisions
43:34 - Q & A