Advanced Care Planning is for all adults, regardless of their age or health

Talking about death or how you want to be cared for if you can no longer speak for yourself isn't a typical conversation around the dinner table.?But experts at Gundersen Health System say it's an important conversation to have sooner rather than later.

Gundersen offers free Advanced Care Planning services to help people create a #plan, answer their questions and designate a person to be in charge of their care when they're unable to be.?Planning helps your loved ones avoid making difficult decisions on your behalf.?

Gundersen Advance Care Planning program manager Denise Nicholson says it's important for all adults to have the conversation and create a plan.?

When asked if everyone should make an advanced care plan, Denise responds, “I would. Starting at age 18—regardless of health. It’s not an end-of-life plan. It’s not how I want to die; it’s how I want to live.”

Get started on your advanced care plan today with free help from a Gundersen specialist. You can schedule a planning appointment by visiting our website, https://www.gundersenhealth.org/patients-visitors/advance-care-planning, calling (608) 775-6000, or using MyChart.