Heartland Making Choices

Presenters Terry Robinson – Marketing Coordinator Hollie Moe – Volunteer Coordinator

Service Area

Heartland Services Home Health Hospice IV Therapy

How is it paid for? Medicare Medicaid Private Pay

Let’s Talk Why The Planning Process The Documents Questions

Have you experienced the death of a close family member or friend? What did you learn from this? Take a Moment

Why is This Important? Improve quality of end-of- life Your life, your choices More than a document Your wishes are documented, understood and honored.

The Planning Process ReflectShareDocumentShare

Making Choices Heartland Promises Questions for Discussion What is most important to you? Cultural beliefs

Two Types of Advance Directives A living will -document specific wishes A health care power of attorney- appoints person to speak for you.

Choosing a Healthcare POA Knows your wishes Will honor your wishes

Choosing the Right Person Choose someone who is most aligned with the patient wishes. Some family members may be too close to assume this role. Have a serious conversation with this person and use the guide in asking questions.

Share your Wishes Healthcare POAs Family Clergy Physicians

Thank you! Questions?