Your Living Will Check-In: A Simple Guide to Peace of Mind

Thinking about future medical decisions is never easy, but taking time to plan now can bring real peace of mind. A living will helps you stay in control of your healthcare choices, even if there comes a time when you can’t communicate them yourself. This check-in is a chance for you to consider creating or revisiting your living will to ensure it still reflects your wishes.

A living will is a powerful yet simple tool that supports your wellbeing and helps guide the people who care about you. As you review your wishes, here are key points to keep in mind:

• It provides clarity around medical treatments such as resuscitation, life support, and other critical interventions.
• It ensures your healthcare preferences are understood and respected if you’re unable to speak for yourself.
• It removes uncertainty for doctors and loved ones, giving them confidence in making difficult decisions.
• It helps reduce the emotional strain your family might face during high-stress situations.
• If it has been years since you created your living will—or if you don’t have one—now is the perfect time for a thoughtful update or a fresh start.

Your living will should reflect what matters most to you. Take a few minutes today to review or create this essential document so your healthcare choices stay in your hands, no matter what.