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AGE-FRIENDLY gathering slated for Lac la Hache

Discussion to revolve around Advance Care Planning

The next AGE-FRIENDLY gathering will be held at the O.A.P.O. Pioneer Centre in Lac la Hache, behind Lac La Hache Food Mart, on May 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

The gathering will be an Advance Care Planning information session. Gayle Dunsmuir and Mary Shennum will be leading the discussion about Advance Care and supporting your work, says Lea Smirfitt, AGE-FRIENDLY Community co-ordinator.

Advance Care planning allows for people to have a say in the health care they will receive if they are too sick to speak for themselves, she adds.

“It is a way to reflect your values, beliefs and wishes so that you can make your own health-care decisions. By discussing and documenting your wishes with your loved ones and health-care providers, they will be better able to act on your behalf when needed.”

Light refreshments will be served.

Smirfitt asks folks to RSVP so organizers can prepare ample documentation and refreshments.

For information to register, e-mail her at Lea.Smirfitt@gov.bc.ca, or call 250-395-5642.