Ease the Journey: Advance Care Planning Tips for Caregivers

93% of Canadians believe it’s important to talk about their wishes for their care with family and friends. Yet only 1 in 5 has a plan.1 As a caregiver, knowing what matters most to your care recipient can help you honour their wishes and give you peace of mind if they become too sick to make decisions. But when is the right time to start these conversations? How do you approach the subject? Are there tools and resources to guide you through the process?In this informative session, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association will explain what advance care planning (ACP) is and provide you with practical tools and tips to support your care recipient with confidence.
Takeaways for you:
•Review of the “My Advance Care Planning Guide” – this guide helps you through the planning process and with making a record of the plan
•Real-life experiences and insights from caregivers who’ve used these resources
• Practical strategies to navigate tough conversations• How to choose the right resources and tools for your situation
Our speaker: Karine Diedrich is Acting Co-CEO and Director of Programs at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. She joined after serving as Vice-President, Public Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization at Volunteer Canada. She has a BA from Carleton University and a Professional Certificate in Partnership Management from the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs. 1 2021 ACP Canada National Poll