What if a day comes when you are unable to make decisions for yourself?
What if you are suddenly taken ill, are involved in an accident or lose your ability to think clearly or independently?
Do your closest family members or friends really know your wishes?
The purpose of Think Ahead is to guide members of the public in discussing and recording their preferences in the event of emergency, serious illness or death.
The Forum (www.endoflife.ie) is an Irish Hospice Foundation initiative which began in 2009, conceived in order to open up dialogue about all matters relating to dying, death and bereavement which might be of concern to Irish people.
Think Ahead
The Think Ahead project has formed a key part of the Forum's work. A detailed Think Ahead form has been prepared, which allows people to fill in their personal details and other information which could be crucial at some time in the future in ensuring that their wishes and preferences are known to others - family, emergency services, hospital services, solicitor, etc.A detailed form is available which will record information.
The form is divided into six sections: Key Information, Care Preferences, Legal Matters, Financial Matters, When I Die and Sharing of Information, with an appendix entitled Where to Find My Important Documents. Visit www.thinkahead.ie for more information.
Think Ahead forms are available from my office in Williamson's Mall, Dundalk.
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