End of Life

Planning Ahead for end of life

This is sometimes called advance care planning, and involves thinking and talking about your wishes for how you’re cared for in the final months of your life.

Planning ahead like this can help you let people know your wishes and feelings while you’re still able to. Letting your family know about your wishes could help them if they ever have to make decisions about your care.

Why it is a good idea to plan ahead

Planning ahead like this is sometimes called advance care planning. It involves thinking and talking about your wishes for how you are cared for in the final months of your life and when you are dying. This is in case there’s a time in the future when you are unable to take part in the discussions and decision-making yourself.

Planning ahead can help you receive the care you want, and can also help to make things easier for your partner and family when you are nearing the end of life.