Every year on April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) serves as a reminder of the importance of advance care planning. At Alivia Care @ Home, we understand the profound impact that clear, documented healthcare preferences can have on individuals, their families, and their caregivers. Our mission is to empower patients by helping them make informed decisions that align with their values, especially during times of illness or crisis.
Advance care planning ensures that individuals retain control over their medical care, even when they cannot communicate their wishes. Without documented preferences, families and healthcare providers may face difficult decisions without guidance, adding unnecessary stress to an already challenging situation. Individuals can ensure their care reflects their priorities by proactively discussing healthcare preferences.
Alivia Care @ Home proudly supports the Five Wishes program, a unique resource that helps individuals document their healthcare wishes in an understandable and legally sound way. The Five Wishes document covers medical care preferences and personal, emotional, and spiritual needs. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of a person’s wishes are known and respected, helping patients and their loved ones navigate challenging healthcare decisions.
Furthermore, ensuring that advance directives are easily accessible is more crucial than ever. MyDirectives, an innovative online tool, allows individuals to create, store, and share their advanced care plans electronically. Alivia Care @ Home encourages using this platform to ensure that healthcare preferences are readily available to medical providers and loved ones, providing critical information is accessible at any time. By integrating MyDirectives into advance care planning, we help ensure that healthcare decisions are respected in the moments that matter most.
National Healthcare Decisions Day underscores the importance of planning ahead as a gift to yourself, your loved ones, and your healthcare team. Alivia Care @ Home is committed to guiding individuals through this process with compassion and expertise.
Take the first step today:
- Initiate a conversation with your loved ones about your healthcare preferences.
- Explore the resources available through Five Wishes.
- Create and securely store your advanced directive using MyDirectives.
Taking action ensures your voice is heard and your wishes are respected, reassuring you and those who care about your well-being. Let’s work together to prioritize informed healthcare decisions for everyone in our community.
