LGBT Older Adult Program, National Healthcare Decisions Day

Howard Brown Health Center’s Aging As We Are program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults and it’s community partner, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, will host a presentation on advance directives. Under current law, same-sex couples are not considered next of kin and can legally be shut out of decision making in healthcare matters for their partners. The presentation will focus on the value of advance care planning, how to talk about future healthcare wishes, and how to document healthcare decisions through advance directives. Participants may also choose to create or update an advance directive at the event. There is no charge to participate. Space is limited, so RSVP to Kate Lindsay at 773-388-8863 or katel@howardbrown.org.

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