#108: Planning For End Of Life Care With Clare Fuller

What if you could ensure your healthcare wishes are honored, no matter what life throws your way?In this essential and practical episode, I chat to Claire Fuller, an expert in advanced care planning, to tackle a topic that’s crucial for all of us—not just for aging parents or relatives but for ourselves, too.We dive into the often-overlooked process of preparing for end-of-life care. While it may seem like a heavy subject (don’t worry, this episode isn’t!), it’s something we all need to think about—and the sooner, the better.Claire introduces a brilliant house analogy to help us understand the key elements of advanced care planning. She breaks it all down into clear, relatable, and actionable steps that anyone can take.From creating a lasting power of attorney to communicating your wishes with family, we cover how to ensure your voice is heard when it matters most. Plus, we’ll share tips for making these conversations more approachable and meaningful, so you can take control of your future with confidence.What you’ll learn:Why advanced care planning is essential for everyone—not just the elderlyThe “house” analogy: a straightforward way to understand the processHow to start meaningful conversations about end-of-life planningThe importance of lasting power of attorney (and busting common myths)How proactive planning empowers you and eases the burden on loved onesTune in to take the first step toward making life’s toughest moments just a little easier for you and your loved ones. 💬✨To access Clare’s website: www.speakformelpa.co.uk or websiteTo find out more about making your Lasting Power of Attorney or Advance Care Plan Contact Clare or https://speakforme.co.uk/contactTo find out more about Advance Care Planning go to Advance Care Planning Explained or https://speakforme.co.uk/advance-care-planning-explained You can access the infographic that Clare uses to explain the different strands of Advance Care Planning and also download a free Advance Care Planning Explained PDF (at the bottom of the page).To find out more about Lasting Power of Attorney go to: https://speakforme.co.uk/services or Lasting Power of Attorney There is a free FAQ page and guide at https://speakforme.co.uk/faqs or Frequently Asked QuestionsAccess podcasts at https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-2 or podcast   Access blogs at https://speakforme.co.uk/blog or blogTo gift a Lasting Power of Attorney for a loved one  go to https://speakforme.co.uk/speak-for-me-shop or shop  Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/