Library EventHow Do I Want to Live: Making a Care Plan for My Future - part 3/4

Planning for elderhood was once as simple as writing a will. But those days are gone. Today our lives are not only longer but also more complicated. In order to stay independent in our decision making and not be rushed in the event of a life crisis, it’s essential to plan ahead. Advanced care planning brings you peace of mind and is a great gift to those who love you.

In this series of four workshops participants will engage with each other, guest speakers, research and interactive activities to consider what they want from life during their elderhood, explore ways to realize your plans and communicate them with your support teams - including family, friends, health care providers, and others.

Registration for this series is required to receive the workbook at the first session. Please see the calendar event on September 6 to register. You only need to register once for the entire series. Attendance at all 4 part of the series is strongly suggested as each session builds on the previous one.

Facilitators: Kaleigh Gilmore, LMSW, Social Worker at Oaknoll Iowa City and Barbara Stein, MLS, TRAIL of Johnson County Board member.

Workshop 3 will focus on the importance of having conversations with loved ones about your plan and what things are important to you. We will discuss choosing the members of your support team and making your plan known to them. We will also discuss the qualities of a good Healthcare Proxy.

Our guest speaker will be Iowa City Hospice CEO Sara Krieger, MHA,RN,BSN,CHPN and Mary McCall, PhD., who will talk about he role of death doulas and the Honoring Your Wishes program.

This event is sponsored by the Iowa City Public Library, TRAIL of Johnson County, The Iowa City Senior Center, and BrownWinick Law Firm, Coralville.