End of life planning
” Just as talking about Sex won´t make you pregnant, talking about Death won´t make you dead”
John Underwood
End of life planning
Advance planning for life until the very end is possible at any time.
The central question is – what would you like to happen in this part of your life and what do you definitely not want to happen?
I will do my very best to support you to navigate through all the questions, deciscions and choices. No matter at what point of life or for what reason you would like support – please get in touch.
During the planning process questions may arise that you might never have thought about. Dealing with such topics can be emotionally upsetting and sometimes overwhelming. At the same time, it is relieving to explore your own values, wishes, choices and possibilities and to ensure that these are respected until the very end.
End of life planning also means organizational considerations and “paperwork”. And sometimes also discussing your own wishes with close ones and getting them on board.
With the help of directives and powers of attorney, you can decide who of your close ones will represent you or will be allowed to make decision. Advance planning gives the people involved tools and a guideline that will enable them to support you according to your wishes.
End of life planning takes usually the pressure off everyone and helps to create an atmosphere of loving support, kindness, respect and dignity for all concerned.
Some of the topics I can offer you advice and support on are
- End of life planning: what should or should not happen when and how, who should be involved and what organizational, legal, practical and emotional precautions are needed for this
- Basic information on medical advance directives. This does not replace medical advice (Medizinische Patientenverfügung)
- Drafting a spiritual living will (Spirituelle Patientenverfügung)
- Information on health care proxy and care proxy
- Clarifying funeral wishes and drafting a funeral directive
- Digital estate
- Information on palliative care in hospitals, outpatient palliative care teams (SAPV) and hospices
Procedure
- 20-minute info call by phone or online via video chat (free)
- Cost of additional meetings varies by scope
- Frequency and location of meetings by arrangement
- Appointment usually 60 minutes, longer by arrangement