Advance care planning is one of the most caring and vital things you can do for yourself and your family. More than just choosing between full code or DNR, this comprehensive service helps you explore your values, preferences, and medical wishes deeply, ensuring your care aligns with your quality of life goals.
Why Advance Care Planning Matters
Starting at age 18, anyone can benefit from thoughtful advance care planning. While you might be healthy now, accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly. Planning ahead makes sure your voice is heard even if you can’t speak for yourself.
The biggest gift of advance care planning is peace of mind—for you and your loved ones. It takes the burden off family members during stressful times by clearly outlining your wishes, so they can focus on being with you instead of guessing what you would want.
What Our Comprehensive Planning Covers
At Compassion Crossing, we go far beyond simple checkboxes. Our thorough process explores challenging but essential questions to truly understand your desires, values, and what quality of life means to you.
Medical Decision Areas We Explore:
- Code Status and Interventions: Full code, limited interventions, or comfort care only; preferences about antibiotics, IV fluids, feeding tubes, CPR, intubation, and artificial life support
- Dialysis Decisions: Whether dialysis would be desired, preferred type, under what circumstances, and duration of treatments
- Pain and Symptom Management: Preferences for maximum comfort even if sedated vs. maximum participation without sedation
- Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED): Discussion about this choice and legal considerations
- Palliative Sedation: Acceptability and conditions for palliative sedation
- Dementia Directives: Wishes related to cognitive decline and advanced dementia
- Mental Health Directives: Instructions for psychiatric care and treatments
Essential Documents We Help You Prepare:
- Advance directive documents, including living wills and healthcare power of attorney
- POLST/MOST forms, if applicable
- Durable power of attorney forms
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders
- Emergency contact lists
- Medication lists and insurance information
Why Choose Compassion Crossing for Advance Care Planning?
We bring hospice and palliative care experience combined with compassionate coaching to help you navigate this complex process easily and confidently.
Our care is never rushed. We focus entirely on your needs and help you feel confident that your wishes will be honored.
Ready to Create Your Comprehensive Plan?
Schedule a free conversation with Nurse Peter to begin your advance care planning journey.
Feel the peace that comes with knowing you and your loved ones are protected.
You don’t have to face these crucial decisions alone. We’re here to guide you with compassion every step of the way.