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Programs & Services for the Person you Support
Explore Programs & ServicesHave you discussed making a plan for the person you support?
Advance care planning and goals of care discussions involves talking with the person you support about their healthcare wishes before they get very sick. This can include decisions on the kinds of medical treatments and/or future care settings they want.
For example, does the person you support wish to move to a long-term care or retirement home? Do they wish to remain at home for as long as it is safe to do so? By having these conversations, you will be able to plan and make decisions as their needs change, while ensuring their wishes are met.
It‘s never too early to discuss the person you support wishes for care. These conversations will be different based on whether the person you support is living with an illness or not.
If you do not have a serious illness or condition…
You might…
- Treat Advance Care Planning like insurance for unexpected events
- Consider events that have happened to other family members or friends, or that you heard about through media
If you live with a serious illness or chronic condition…
You might…
- Learn about your condition
- Learn about challenges you might face in the future or common healthcare decisions related to your illness/ condition
If you live with a serious illness that is in a later stage…
You might…
- Learn about what to expect if the illness worsens
- Think about how you have experienced your illness and what you may consider in the future
Source: Advance Care Planning Workbook, Humber River Health, 2024
Advance Care Planning Resources
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