NewsTimes.com: Tuesday, April 16, was National Healthcare Decisions Day and designated to bring awareness to the importance of advance care planning to the public and health care providers. Difficult health care decisions must be made…

HeraldNet: Providence Hospice of Seattle held a workshop at its offices in Seattle on end-of-life planning and how to start that important conversation with loved ones. The public was invited to attend this free event,…

Forbes: What are the healthcare decisions you should make in advance? First, decide what quality of life is important to you. As an active athlete, even in middle age, I wouldn’t be happy if I…

American Medical News: Physicians and hospitals are broadening their efforts to help patients and families talk earlier about their preferences for end-of-life care. One of the newer initiatives is the Conversation Project, launched by a…

The San Jose Mercury News: Have you had “The Conversation?” If you haven’t, you will, in part because the Bay Area is swiftly becoming a center of discussion about an experience we all face, and how…

Phillyburbs.com: With National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16) upon us, now is the best time for all of us, but especially senior citizens, to have “the conversation” with our loved ones and our doctors about advance…