Do you know how you want to be cared for if you are too sick or injured to speak for yourself?
While it’s not something most people want to think about, advance care planning — putting your wishes in writing — is one of the most important and compassionate things you can do for yourself and your loved ones.
“Doing your advance directive is the greatest gift you can give your family, so they can make decisions that reflect your wishes without guilt or burden,” says Kristyn Flynn, D.O., a palliative care physician with Lee Physician Group…