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A Vital Key to Bridging African-American Disparity Gaps in Healthcare Exists in Advance Care Planning

Share this article RALEIGH, N.C., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Advance Care Planning (ACP) expert and educator, Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW, is urging Black Americans to prepare advance healthcare documents in April in recognition of National Minority Health Month (NMHM) and shine light on the importance of formalized end-of-life healthcare decision-making. Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW Families are weighing the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines against the potentially deadly impact of having the illness itself, and other factors such as existing chronic illnesses and unforeseen medical emergencies, yet Black Americans are still considerably less likely to participate in informal or formal ACP.

Take steps to plan ahead

Don t miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Area Hospice’s Taking Steps Brattleboro (TSB) program will host two Zoom Advance Care Planning (ACP)/Advance Directive Question and Answer Information session on Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, contact Don Freeman at don.freeman@ brattleborohospice.org or 802-257-0775, ext. 101. Be sure to specify which session you plan to attend. Advance Care Planning includes discussing choices about end-of-life (EOL) care with your medical provider, family and others and includes choosing and educating your Health Care Agent and making informed decisions to complete an Advance Directive. Anyone over the age of 18 can benefit from having a completed Advance Directive. TSB services include the weekly Zoom meeting and individual ACP meetings by phone, Zoom or in-person to complete an Advance Directive.

GOCCNJ, NJAAW, and NJHCQI to Host Free Advance Care Planning Virtual Town Hall in Conjunction with National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16

GOCCNJ, NJAAW, and NJHCQI to Host Free Advance Care Planning Virtual Town Hall in Conjunction with National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16 News provided by Share this article Share this article PRINCETON, N.J., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/  Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey (GOCCNJ), New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW), and New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute s (NJHCQI) Conversation of Your Life (COYL) program are hosting a free virtual town hall meeting on April 16 th led by experts in advance care planning. The purpose of this event is to provide information and tools for the public to encourage thoughtful conversations about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with NJ state laws. Individuals living with serious illness, their families, and caregivers are encouraged to attend, along with anyone seeking more information about advance

Plan ahead for end-of-life care

Don t miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — Brattleboro Area Hospice’s Taking Steps Brattleboro (TSB) program will host two Zoom Advance Care Planning (ACP)/Advance Directive Question and Answer Information session on Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, contact Don Freeman at don.freeman@brattleborohospice.org or 802-257-0775, ext. 101. Be sure to specify which session you plan to attend. Advance Care Planning includes discussing choices about end-of-life (EOL) care with your medical provider, family and others and includes choosing and educating your Health Care Agent and making informed decisions to complete an Advance Directive. Anyone over the age of 18 can benefit from having a completed Advance Directive. TSB services include the weekly Zoom meeting and individual ACP meetings by phone, Zoom or in-person to complete an Advance Directive.

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