advance care planning

WTEN: How to Talk Healthcare Decisions with Loved Ones Facing Illness or Aging

January 31, 2023

Advance care planning isn't always an easy thing to discuss with loved ones, but it's necessary. Dr. Catherine Adams, chief of palliative medicine at St. Peter's Hospital, explains why it's so important during an appearance on WTEN/News10. [...]

LiveSmart: Advance Directives for Your Care – Start the Conversation

September 8, 2022

Advance Care Planning is more than just a document. It starts with thinking about your values and experiences and identifying what is important to you, especially concerning end-of-life decisions. [...]

LiveSmart: Advance Directives – Have the Conversation this Holiday Season

December 2, 2021

Although it can be an uncomfortable topic, while everyone is gathered together this holiday season it is an excellent time to discuss with your family your wishes should you become critically ill. [...]

LiveSmart: National Healthcare Decisions Day – Take the Time, Start the Conversation

April 15, 2021

While most of us don't want to think about becoming very sick or find it hard to talk about the end of life, conversations about advanced care planing can avoid confusion in the future. [...]

WNYT: National Healthcare Decisions Day

April 16, 2019

Robert Swidler, VP of Legal Services for SPHP, appeared on WNYT to discuss National Healthcare Decisions Day. [...]

LiveSmart: Document Your Healthcare Decisions For Peace of Mind

April 12, 2017

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Have you taken the time to document your healthcare decisions? [...]