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When you think about the last phase of your life, what’s most important to you? How would you like this phase to be?

When you think about the last phase of your life, what’s most important to you? How would you like this phase to be?

Do you have any particular concerns about your health? About the last phase of your life?

Who do you want — or not want — to be involved in your care? Who would you like to make decisions on your behalf if you’re not able to? (This person is your healthcare agent.)

Are there any disagreements or family tensions that you’re concerned about?

Are there any disagreements or family tensions that you’re concerned about?

What is your preference for the location to receive care? (A hospital, nursing facility, in your own home)Are there certain types of treatment you would want or not want? (Resuscitation if your heart stops, breathing machine, feeding tube

When would it be okay to shift from a focus on curative care to a focus on comfort care alone?

When you think about the last phase of your life, what’s most important to you? How would you like this phase to be?

When you think about the last phase of your life, what’s most important to you? How would you like this phase to be?

Do you have any particular concerns about your health? About the last phase of your life?

Who do you want — or not want — to be involved in your care? Who would you like to make decisions on your behalf if you’re not able to? (This person is your healthcare agent.)

Are there any disagreements or family tensions that you’re concerned about?

Are there any disagreements or family tensions that you’re concerned about?

What is your preference for the location to receive care? (A hospital, nursing facility, in your own home) Are there certain types of treatment you would want or not want? (Resuscitation if your heart stops, breathing machine, feeding tube?)

When would it be okay to shift from a focus on curative care to a focus on comfort care alone?

Once you’re shared your thoughts, it’s important to know what you expect of your loved ones. Do you want them to do exactly what you have requested, even if it makes them uncomfortable?

Or do you prefer to have your family do what brings them peace, even if it goes against what you’ve requested?

Here are some ways you could break the ice and start your Advance Care Planning conversation:

“I need your help with something.”

“Remember how Aunty Edna died in the hospital with all of those life-support systems. I was wondering what you thought about that?”

“I was thinking about what happened to Uncle Kimo, and it got me thinking about my own death…”

“Even though I’m okay right now, I’m concerned about the future and I want to be prepared, so that you will have an easier time making decisions for me when the time comes for that.”

“I need to think about the future. Will you help me?”

“I just answered some questions about how I want the end of my life to be. I want you to see my answers. And I’m wondering what your answers would be.”