Plan your future—before it’s too late.
Prepare today to ensure your wishes are respected tomorrow. Thoughtful planning provides peace of mind and eases the burden on your loved ones during difficult times.
Your choices, your voice: plan for the unexpected.
An accident can happen at any time, leaving lives forever changed. Preparing for the unexpected ensures your medical wishes are honoured, no matter your circumstances. By creating a personal directive or living will, you can:
- Take control of your future healthcare.
- Provide clarity and guidance for loved ones.
- Align your care with your values and preferences.
Don’t leave your choices to chance—plan today for peace of mind tomorrow.
Why a Personal Directive or Living Will Matters
- Ensures your wishes are respected: Clearly outline your preferences for medical treatments.
- Reduces the emotional burden on loved ones: Prevents family members from having to make difficult decisions.
- Prevents family conflicts: Reduces potential disagreements by providing clear guidance.
- Facilitates timely medical decisions: Helps healthcare professionals act quickly and appropriately.
- Provides legal protection: Ensures your rights are upheld and avoids unwanted interventions.
- Promotes peace of mind: Allows you to focus on living, knowing your wishes are documented.
Know Your Options
Plan ahead to ensure your healthcare choices are respected when it matters most. Advance care planning helps you communicate your values and preferences for medical care, providing clear guidance for your loved ones and healthcare providers during emergencies. This reduces stress and uncertainty while ensuring your care reflects your wishes.
Start the conversation with your loved ones today to feel confident that your choices will be understood and honoured. It’s more than just preparing for the unexpected—it’s about peace of mind for you and your Life Advocates.
Start a conversation with your chosen family.
Relieve the burden on your loved ones by discussing your values and wishes now, ensuring open, honest conversations that prevent future misunderstandings and honor your decisions.
According to the 2024 A.C.P. national survey:
- Many Canadians think advance care planning should start when one is healthy and young. Canadians believe the most important time to plan for future health and personal care needs is when they are healthy (43%). Fewer say it should be done when making a will (21%), after a diagnosis of a chronic illness (8%) or life-threatening illness (8%). In fact, almost half think one should start planning under the age of 50.
- Despite many Canadians thinking about their health and personal care needs, few currently have an advance care plan. Less than one in five (17%) Canadians have an advance care plan.
Take this step now and provide clarity for those you trust most.
Resources for Pre-Planning and Support
Prepare for life’s transitions with resources that offer practical guidance and tools to support informed decisions with confidence.
Living Wills/Personal Directives/Health Care Directives/Advance Care Directives
Canadian provinces name Living Wills differently but they all have the same function. They outline medical care preferences and appoint decision-makers if someone is incapacitated. Laws governing them vary across provinces and territories. It’s crucial to ensure they comply with local legal requirements.
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