Right – down to the nitty gritty again.
Let’s talk about documents.
Yes, you all know about Wills although many of you may not have written one yet!
But there are other documents that are hugely supportive in life and in death including as we die.
I’ll write them here and go through them more in detail in separate posts.
DNR or DNACPR: Which means Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
ReSPECT – Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment
ADRT – Advance Decision To Refuse Treatment (sometimes called a Living Will)
ACP – Advance Care Plan
LPA – Lasting Power of Attorney.
There are 2 LPA’s one for financial decisions and a separate one for Health and Welfare Decisions.
Remember, I am going to talk about each of these more thoroughly in separate posts.
Now, this might seem a lot to get in order but step by step it’s easily done.
Most of these should be done now, whilst you are well regardless of your age and current health status. One of the hardest things to do is getting them in place in a time of ill-health or crisis – believe me, I have witnessed the stress and anxiety. Sometimes it’s impossible. Sometimes it’s too late. Besides, in times of overwhelm you will not be thinking clearly and will make decisions based on fear as opposed to a more thorough groundedness, thoughtfulness and sense of safety.
Once you start to create or put in place these documents collate them together in one place such as an “In Case of Emergency” or “Supporting Care” folder, keep them somewhere easily accessible and tell your people exactly where to find it.
As always I’m here to guide you through getting these documents in place.
With love
Nancy xx
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