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The Care Wishes Conversation

12 pages · Printable PDF

A gentle, structured path for discussing care preferences with a loved one before a crisis — ensuring their voice is heard while reducing future family uncertainty.

What's inside

  1. 1.How to Use This Guide
  2. 2.Choosing the Moment
  3. 3.The Types of Care, in Plain Language
  4. 4.Question One: Treatment Preferences
  5. 5.Question Two: Naming a Decision-Maker
  6. 6.Question Three: What Matters Most
  7. 7.Question Four: How I Can Best Support You
  8. 8.After the Conversation
  9. 9.The Serenity Prayer

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