Advance Care Directives are more important than ever during a pandemic. VNHCH can help you prepare your advance directives in person or virtually. (BILL LEE PHOTO)
Advance Care Directives are more important than ever during a pandemic. VNHCH can help you prepare your advance directives in person or virtually. (BILL LEE PHOTO)
CONWAY — According to the National Institute on Aging, advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave a person too ill to make healthcare decisions. Planning for health care in the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would want, if you are unable to speak for yourself and doctors and family members are making the decisions for you.
With people of all ages catching COVID-19, from infants to octogenarians, it’s never been more important to have an advance directive.
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