The Council on Aging of Ottawa
Presented by Dying With Dignity Canada (Ottawa Chapter), Advance Care Planning is a workshop about making choices about how you would like to be cared for in the future, at a time when you are not able to speak for yourself. How to prepare an Advance Directive and choose a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are discussed. Materials include worksheets to identify and articulate one’s beliefs about end of life care and choices around planning your own health care. Discussion will include how to talk to your loved ones about your health care wishes in the event of illness and unexpected physical events.
Location: Ottawa Public Library – St Laurent Branch 515 Coté st. Registration required through OPL website or by calling 613-580-2940
Please note that this event will also be presented at the Stittsville Branch on May 2nd from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration required