by Kathryn Perry | Mar 23, 2020 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
A Perspective from a Critical Care Doctor COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we, as a human race, live and interact with each other as a society. The rate of people who have been infected continues to rise on a daily basis, by the thousands. Currently, over...
by Kathryn Perry | Jan 6, 2020 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
Have you had some type of a family meeting where you’ve openly discussed your wishes, plans, and preferences for not only your future medical treatment but also, what happens to things like your assets or children in your absence? If you haven’t done this, make it a...
by Kathryn Perry | Dec 2, 2019 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
Want to give your loved ones a gift that will last long after you leave this earth? This gift will not cost you anything, does not require you to go shopping, and you can get this gift from the comfort of your own home. Wondering what this gift is that I’m talking...
by Kathryn Perry | Nov 18, 2019 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
My friend’s dad recently passed away. Despite his sudden passing in a distant city, my friend and his brother had both been named ‘executors’ on the will. My friend had to travel to a distant city to begin the process of taking care of his dad’s ‘affairs.’ I’d like...
by Nanci Corrigan | Oct 31, 2019 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
I recently gave a talk on advance medical care planning at a public forum. During the question and answer period, an older gentleman stood up and announced, “I don’t need all of this. I am going to live to 110 in perfect health!” I admired his optimism. There is...
by Nanci Corrigan | Sep 25, 2019 | ‘Planning Perspectives’
Frequently, I have a conversation with someone about the importance of advance medical care planning and the person responds back to me, “Oh, I’ve done that. I’ve been to my lawyer and filled out ‘those forms’ in their office.” Somehow, people feel like doing medical...