End-of-Life Planning Essentials: Insights from Compassion & Choices - EP 177

Are you prepared for the "What-Ifs"? Host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Jessica Empeno, MSW, from Compassion & Choices, to demystify end-of-life planning. Only 1 in 3 adults has an advanced directive, and even fewer have shared it with their families. This episode is designed to change that.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/end-of-life-planning-essentials-insights-from-compassion-choices-with-jessica-empeno-episode-177Why Listen? * Learn why palliative care is an essential team approach for any serious illness, not just the end of life.Understand the strict eligibility and patient-directed nature of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID).Get practical tips for starting tough conversations using "lighthearted" tools like the Dementia Deck.Key Takeaway: Your wishes can’t be honored if people don’t know what they are. Stop "tucking away" your paperwork and start empowering your journey today.