13 March 2020
Did you know?
- Almost 50 per cent of people will be too unwell to make their own end-of-life medical decisions?
- Less than 15 per cent of Australians have documented their preferences in an Advance Care Directive?
National Advance Care Planning Week, 23 to 27 March, encourages all Australians, regardless of their age or health status, to make their future healthcare preferences known.
An important part of healthy ageing is making informed choices about your healthcare.
Advance care planning gives you options and a say in your medical decisions if you are ever too unwell to speak for yourself. It is a heartfelt conversation and a personal statement that goes beyond filling in a form.
Challenge yourself to start a difficult conversation with loved ones about what living well means to you.
Find out more about Advance care planning.
