Five Wishes provides a solid foundation for meaningful communication between providers, patients, and families about what matters most.
This video is an overview what the 5 Wishes are about..
When workers are dealing with the care-giving needs of elderly parents and grandparents, they’re distracted and often absent, which costs employers money. The caregiver-employee’s own health suffers as well, which drives up employer health plan costs too. But when goals of care are put in writing using the Five Wishes advance directive, employers save money from less absenteeism and turnover, fewer ICU visits and shorter hospital stays.
What are your 5 wishes? Five Wishes made available at Work has helped thousands of employers ensure employees and their families get the care they want. Employers who offer advance care planning have seen a reduction in unwanted health care costs while increasing trust and productivity throughout their organizations.
As for individuals and family members, it’s important to know what and how you want to be treated.
These questions take thoughtful answers.. witnessed and depending upon your state, a possible notarization.
I’ll be speaking with a gal, who went through this with her dad, she’s written a book about it..she told me she felt less grief and anxiety about his passing.
Why is talking about death so hard?
It really boils down to the fear of what is going to happen.. we can have conversations about various topics. If we just pre-tend it’s not going to happen, when we don’t prepare, it’s confusing.
If you know of an organization that could benefit to learn about and do their 5 Wishes to their employees.. please reach out. Or if you are interested in joining a group let me know as well.
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Until next time, be happy!
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