End of life – Importance of planning ahead with Pat Deegan RN - Episode 5

In this podcast, Diane Carbo, a caregiver, talks to Pat Deegan, a registered nurse and end-of-life consultant, about the importance of planning for end-of-life care. They discuss the problem with not taking the steps to make wishes known and the importance of having communication about final wishes. Deegan stresses the importance of advanced directives, living wills, and medical power of attorney, and notes the complexity of the paperwork. Carbo emphasizes the importance of having a conversation about final wishes with family members and the need to start planning early. They also discuss the legal reasons for making final wishes known and how planning ahead for end-of-life care saves energy, stress, and resources for surviving family members.