Upcoming webinar: advance care planning
Preparing plans in advance and knowing someone’s wishes can benefit families in decision-making, especially when reaching the end-of-life stages.
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, the progression of the disease may affect their ability to express their thoughts and wishes. Preparing plans in advance and knowing someone’s wishes can benefit families in decision-making, especially when reaching the end-of-life stages.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be joined by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for the upcoming webinar, "Advance care planning for people living with dementia and their family caregiver." Taking place on Wednesday, February 23, at 2 p.m. PT., the 60-minute webinar will share information and resources to help people get started.
"The first step in the planning process is to understand what is most important to the person living with dementia. It can be things like where they prefer to stay near the end of life, what medical interventions they want, or what specific faith or cultural rituals they like," says Lori Kelly, Provincial Coordinator, Program Operations at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. "A clear written plan can greatly reduce family distress and help ensure the person receives the end-of-life care they want."
To learn more about advance care planning, click here to register for this webinar.