The Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Blog

The Five Wishes –Advance Directive and Living Wills

Have you selected a health care proxy, living will or advance directive? If not, you are not alone. Despite the fact that 92% of people surveyed are aware of the Terry Schiavo case, only 3% have actually completed an advance directive as a result. This seminar will teach you how to give your family the greatest gift of all, The Five Wishes, which once completed will communicate your wishes regarding health care and maintaining dignity during times of serious illness.

This is an important topic and the owner of Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management, Sophia Heftler, RN, CMC, CALA, will be presenting this important topic will be presenting at the Thomas J Riley Senior Center (entrance is at the back of the building) 100 Madison Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675 on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12 pm. Lunch will be provided by CareOne at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westwood, NJ, Space is limited, so please RSVP by 5/24 to 201-664-1888. This is a presentation you won’t want to miss.