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Rayna Neises, ACC, host, and Aly Neises, RN, cohost, further discuss the topic of Advanced Directives which was started last week during the conversation with Kira Reginaldo.  Additional thoughts/learnings: 

• Advanced Directive is the same as Living Will
•  Document should not look the same for a 30-year old compared to a 95-year-old’s
• Important to have an honest conversation with whoever you are considering as your Power of Attorney (POA) . . . Can they make the tough decisions? Can they execute your wishes? Can they advocate to your doctors? Can they communicate well with family members?
• As changes occur during the caregiving journey, reflect those in the Advanced Directive
• Directions do not have to be black/white or all/nothing
• When completing the document, be sure to work with the people who will be helping you
• Additional suggestion:  Video or record your wishes allowing your POA to hear your voice and have confidence in their decisions