Advance Care Planning: Film and Discussion
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Cutler Memorial Library,
151 High St.
Plainfield
Facing end-of-life decisions before a serious illness or medical crisis happens can make it easier for ourselves and loved ones.
"An advance directive for health care lets family, friends, and health-care professionals know what types of medical care you want and don't want in a health crisis. It also contains a health-care power of attorney that designates a relative or friend to carry out your wishes if you can't speak for yourself. Advance directives aren't just for older people. Every adult needs one."
– from "Four Steps for Planning Ahead Your Way" by Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. in the December 10, 2014 issue of "The World"

Lucy Blue will be offering this free mini-workshop sponsored by the Cutler Memorial Library.. It will include a screening of the short film "The Five Wishes" followed by a brief optional exercise and discussion. Free handouts, including copies of "Taking Steps: Planning for Critical Health Care Decisions," a publication of Vermont Ethics Network, will be available.

Recommended websites: vtethicsnetwork.org and starttheconversationvt.org.

Pre-registration encouraged, but not required. Call 802-454-8504 to sign up.