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My parents are aged 67 and 64 respectively. From their point of view, they think that they are old. From what national statistics suggest, there’s still 2 decades of lifespan left in each of them. How much of their remaining lifespan will be in the form of healthspan is anyone’s guess given how unpredictable life is. Since this segment is uncertain, I broached the topic of Advance Care Planning (‘ACP’) to them so that our family can make care decisions ahead of time.
Mum was receptive as she feels that I always have her best interests at heart while Dad reacted the exact opposite. The ACP process is fuss-free and straightforward but as one can imagine, getting seniors to take that first step is the hardest battle being fought here. In the end, both managed to complete their advance care plans with a certified ACP facilitator. Here are the benefits...