VIDEO RESOURCE
Have you thought about your own advanced care plan? Is it one of those things you keep putting off? An advanced care plan doesn't have to be complicated, but it is something worth doing. Advanced care planning is about having conversations with trusted individuals around you about what you want in the event that you become unable to speak or share your wishes for yourself. This includes both health and personal care helping to guide the decisions that may have to be made in your future. Often not something we think about until it happens to us or a loved one - Advanced Care Planning empowers both ourselves and others peace of mind that we are prepared for the unknown. Having these discussions is important for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately anything can happen at any time. Advanced Care Planning is not solely for those advancing in age or currently facing a serious medical issue. By having open conversations often and early, we can ensure that our preferred next steps are known giving us a voice in our care decision and reducing that stress on loved ones. You can also find resources and activities to start a discussion at Advanced Care Planning Canada. Here is a conversation starter to try: How Well Do You Know Me Game From the Speak Up Campaign. (To encourage conversation and better understanding of each other.) ADVANCED CARE PLANNING DAY APRIL 16, 2023
PCSBV has hosted webinars on Advanced Care Planning that you can refer to in our video library.
READING RESOURCE
Kathryn Mannix book - “Listen”
"Listen: A powerful book about life, death,
relationships, mental health and how to talk about what matters – from the bestselling author of With the End in Mind."
PCSBV LENDING L I BRARY
We have a small and growing lending library. Anyone wanting to borrow a book may do so by emailing info@pcsbv.ca.
SPECIAL DAYS & AWARENESS DATES
National Caregiver Day - April 5 World Health Day - April 7
Advanced Care Planning Day – April 16 National Volunteer Week April (16-22) PCSBV Volunteer Appreciation Event - April 19 National Day of Mourning - April 28 National Hospice Palliative Care Week (May 7-13) PCSBV Hike for Hospice - May 7
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