Thinking about the end of your life can be an uncomfortable thought that you quickly push away to the back of your mind but planning for your end-of-life-care can actually give you peace of mind. At some point, everyone has thought about death and most people envision a peaceful and “good death” but how do you ensure your wishes will be met? Here are some common things to consider when comes to planning your own end-of-life care.
Legal and financial matters
If you know your illness is terminal you should consider your financial health, including outstanding bills, funeral arrangements, loans, stocks, bonds, etc. so your family and friends are not left with questions or burdens. Consider seeking legal advice regarding your finances and Wills.
Create a plan
Do you want your favorite music to be played when you are dying? Do you want certain people in the room? Do you want medication to be administered? Do you wish to be buried or cremated? All these questions should be addressed when it comes to discussing your death. Creating an Advance Decision and making your closest friends and family aware of your wishes is important.
Organ donation
If possible or medically advisable you can donate any organ or tissue you choose, including your brain to medical science. If this is the route you wish to take, ensure you write it down (Advance Decision), tell your family, as well as your physician.
How would you like to be remembered
Everyone has an idea of how they would like to be remembered, whether you chose to have a more formal and classic funeral or find celebrations of life more your style, you can pre-plan your funeral. This is also a good time to either tell those closest to you something or leave messages after you’ve died. Some people might even choose to leave a memory box or video message for loved ones.
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Source:
https://www.dyingmatters.org/page/planning-ahead
