Safeguarding Your Wishes: Legal Protection for Advance Directives

Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula

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In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' host Traci Arieli explores the critical topic of legally protecting your advance directive wishes. Joined by Janis Landis, an end-of-life care advocate from the Final Exit Network, they discuss how to ensure your healthcare preferences are respected and followed. Key takeaways include the importance of selecting the right healthcare representative, understanding the legal aspects of advance directives, and navigating complex situations like dementia and ALS. This episode aims to normalize conversations around end-of-life planning and empower listeners with practical tips to safeguard their final wishes.

Links/Resources

• Guest: Final Exit Network - https://finalexitnetwork.org
• Host: Traci Arieli's Website - https://www.comfortingclosure.com

Resources: AARP Advance Directive Forms - https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/free-printable-advance-directives/

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