Advance Care Planning and End of Life Directives

Posted June 14, 2015 11:00 pm

Sherri Kelting

Advance Care Planning & End of Life Directives

Advance Care Planning and End of Life Directives is a Wellness Ministry program sponsored in coordination between Advocate Condell Medical Center and Ivanhoe Congregational Church. It will be held on Monday, June 22, at 7 pm at Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W. Route 176, in Mundelein.

If you are in an accident or have an illness that leaves you unable to talk about your wishes, who will speak for you? Plan now to ensure that the medical treatment you receive will be the treatment you want. Caring conversations that focus on your wishes and beliefs will relieve loved ones and healthcare providers of the need to guess. Learn what forms you can use, including 5 Wishes, with step-by-step instructions on how to complete them.

The Advance Care Planning and End of Life Directives Program is free and prior registration is not required.

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