Griffin Hospital to Host Advanced Care Planning Talk in Derby

From Griffin Health:

DERBY, CT - Griffin Hospital and Valley Senior Services will host a free talk on how to plan for future healthcare and medical decisions on Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby.

Daun Barrett, RN, director of Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurses, and Diane Betkoski, MS, RD, LNHA, director of Planetree Services at Griffin Hospital, will discuss the three stages of Advanced Care Planning in which individuals discuss and decide their future healthcare wishes in the event that they unable to speak for themselves while at a healthcare facility.

“In life, we plan for our careers, our families and for retirement. In effort to honor one’s healthcare wishes, to promote quality of life and provide peace of mind, it is important to begin these important conversations about end of life sooner rather than later to ensure one’s wishes are honored,” Barrett said.

A light dinner will be served. This presentation is funded by the United Way and TEAM, Inc. To register, contact Kathleen at 203-736-5420 extension 225.

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Image via Griffin Health: Griffin Hospital and Valley Senior Services will host a free talk on how to plan for future healthcare and medical decisions on Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m.