The Conversations That Matter: Why Planning for Future Health Care Shouldn’t Wait

Planning for the future often means thinking about finances, family and the legacy we hope to leave behind. But one of the most important parts of planning is making sure our loved ones understand our wishes for medical care.

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Oct. 19-25, Reserve Care encourages families to make health care planning part of that conversation.

Start With a Conversation

What kind of medical care would you want if you could no longer speak for yourself? Who would you trust to make decisions on your behalf?

These aren’t always easy questions, but discussing them now can spare loved ones uncertainty during an already difficult time.

Advance care planning allows you to document your preferences through tools such as a living will and a health care power of attorney. It also gives families an opportunity to talk openly about what matters most.

Planning Goes Beyond Paperwork

Estate planning is also an opportunity to consider the difference you want to make in the lives of others.

Through planned giving, individuals can include charitable organizations such as Reserve Care in their estate plans. These gifts help ensure future generations have access to compassionate hospice care, palliative care, grief support and other specialized services.

Whether through a gift in your will or another planned giving option, your generosity can become part of a lasting legacy.

Give Yourself and Your Family Peace of Mind

You don’t need to have every answer today. Start by talking with the people closest to you, sharing your wishes and putting important decisions in writing.

Planning ahead is one way to care for the people you love, both now and in the future.