The Value of Healthcare Directives

The hardest decisions in life shouldn’t be made in the waiting room.

I’ve seen families torn apart when a loved one couldn’t speak for themselves and there was no guidance about what care they would want. Siblings argue, spouses agonize, resentment lingers. What should be a time of support becomes a source of conflict.

A healthcare directive takes that burden off your family. It does two simple but powerful things:
1- Appoints someone you trust (a healthcare proxy or agent) to make medical decisions if you can’t.
2- Lays out your preferences for treatments you’d want and measures you wouldn’t.

With a directive in place:

• Your wishes are respected.

• Your loved ones aren’t left guessing or arguing.

• Medical teams know exactly how to proceed.

The value isn’t just legal. It’s emotional. You give your family clarity and peace of mind during one of the toughest moments they’ll ever face.

It’s one of the simplest documents to set up — but one of the most meaningful ones you can leave your loved ones.

If you’ve been putting this off, now’s the time to get it done.