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Advance Care Planning

Secure your future with a personal care plan

Empower your life. Make decisions today.

No matter your age or current health, it's important to take control of your future. Advance care planning is about thinking about, talking about and planning for future health care and for your family so they know about your wishes. 

Who needs an advance care plan?

PEOPLE WHO ARE WELL

PEOPLE WHO ARE UNWELL

An Advance care plan is a tool that everyone should consider, not just those over 65 or facing illnesses. Setting out your expectations on how you want to be cared for, ensures your wishes are respected, your values upheld, and your loved ones supported during critical times. It is a 'living document' which you can always update.

Take action now and shape your legacy

Imagine you find yourself in a medical emergency where you are unable to communicate your wishes. Personal care planning, or advance care planning, can help you prepare ahead of time and make well-informed decisions about your healthcare.

Contact me for a copy of the plan and we can work together to formulate your plan

This ensures that your values and priorities are respected, even when you cannot express them yourself.

By taking control and making sure everyone involved in your care is on the same page, you can find peace of mind knowing that your healthcare choices align with your beliefs.

Supporting your loved ones

Advance care planning is not just for you; it's to help your loved ones too. Avoid placing them in the difficult position of making tough decisions on your behalf during times of distress. Together we can document your preferences so you can relieve their burden and provide clear guidance, fostering unity and easing emotional stress.

What happens when the unexpected (or expected) happens?

Life is unpredictable, and the unexpected can happen at any age or time.

Regardless of your health status or age, creating an advance care plan ensures you're prepared for the unexpected. For example, if you instruct your healthcare providers not to resuscitate, they will honour and respect your wishes.

We can work together to carefully assess and address your wishes, and take charge of your future with courage and confidence.

Advance care planning has many benefits

COMMUNICATING YOUR WISHES

Advance care planning encourages conversations about what is important to you and your whānau/family

YOU'RE IN CONTROL

You’re in control of your life by deciding your healthcare preferences

STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARE GIVERS

Advance care planning can help you understand your condition in the face of serious illness, while building a stronger relationship with those treating you

COMMUNICATING YOUR DECISIONS

Everyone involved in your care understands your decisions

PEACE OF MIND

You have peace of mind knowing your values and beliefs guide your medical treatment during challenging times

MAKE TOUGH CHOICES EASIER

You relieve your family from the burden of making difficult decisions on your behalf, especially when there are multiple family members involved

YOU'RE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED

You’re prepared for the unexpected, safeguarding your future with thoughtful planning

Start your plan

The first step is to set up a meeting. Then we will discuss and write down what is important to you, what concerns you and what your care preferences are in an advance care plan. This will make it much easier for everyone to know what matters to you – especially if you can no longer speak for yourself.

Contact me to make an appointment