Why Should I Care about Advance Care Planning?

(Via Northeast Georgia Health System) When it comes to “Advance Care Planning” or “Advance Directives for Healthcare” many people may not know what any of it means, or why it would matter to them. When you come to the hospital, you will always be asked if you have an Advance Directive. However, the large majority of adults say “no” because:

1. They don’t know what an Advance Directive for Healthcare (ADHC) is, or …

2. They believe it is only for someone older in age, or someone close to death

First, let’s get terminology out of the way and talk about what these words mean and then let’s talk about why this is so important for everyone. The goal is to help you understand what an Advance Directive for Healthcare is and why everyone (including every young person 18 years and older) should have one. Continue reading…