ALS Education Series: Understanding Five Wishes
Last week, our Care Services Team hosted an insightful ALS Education Series presentation on Five Wishes, the nation’s only national advance care planning program. For more than 25 years, Five Wishes has helped individuals and families navigate important healthcare decisions with clarity and peace of mind.
During the session, Janie walked participants through each section of the Five Wishes document, explaining how to complete it and why it’s an essential part of future planning. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions, such as:
❓ Can you have a digital copy of Five Wishes, or do you need a physical one?
✔️ You can have a digital copy to show your hospital or doctor, making it easy to access when needed.❓ Do you need witnesses to sign the document?
✔️ Yes! You need two witnesses when signing the document, and they cannot be family members. If you need assistance, let ALS Arizona staff know—we are happy to come to you and serve as witnesses!
If you missed the live session, you can watch the full presentation on our YouTube channel here:
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More ALS Education Series to Come!
We’re excited to continue our ALS Education Series presentations every other month, covering key topics that empower individuals living with ALS and their families.
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ALS Arizona is committed to providing valuable resources and education to our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at our next session!