The Venango County Visiting Nurses Association Foundation is bringing several agencies together to help those with questions concerning end of life decision making.
VNA Venango Hospice, Morrison Funeral Home, Heritage Elder Care, UPMC Northwest Emergency Department and Community Ambulance will all be under one roof October 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to answer questions and provide information.
"Conversations about end-of- life issues don’t mean you are giving up hope. It is about planning for your
future. Taking control of your life," read a statement from the VNA. "Procrastination is a big enemy of planning. The VNA Foundation encourages young and old to consider making some decisions to ease the burdens on the future self or loved ones left to deal with what is left unplanned.
"It is hard to imagine a day when an illness or injury steals your ability to make decisions for yourself," the statement continued. "No one likes to talk about it, but understanding the importance of (planning) is crucial to ensure that your wishes are known."
This event will provide information to help you protect your beneficiaries, choose who will inherit your
possessions and a means to allow you to be in charge. They stress from experience helping others that without protecting what you've worked so hard to have, the courts may decide who receives your assets. They have witnessed that this can end up leading to lengthy and pricey fees, as well as family disputes. They stress planning helps provide peace of mind down the road.
The event is free and open to the public. It kicks off at 6 p.m Tuesday at the Oakland United Church in Dempseytown and is expected to run to 7:30 p.m.
VNA Venango Hospice, Morrison Funeral Home, Heritage Elder Care, UPMC Northwest Emergency Department and Community Ambulance will all be under one roof October 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to answer questions and provide information.
"Conversations about end-of- life issues don’t mean you are giving up hope. It is about planning for your
future. Taking control of your life," read a statement from the VNA. "Procrastination is a big enemy of planning. The VNA Foundation encourages young and old to consider making some decisions to ease the burdens on the future self or loved ones left to deal with what is left unplanned.
"It is hard to imagine a day when an illness or injury steals your ability to make decisions for yourself," the statement continued. "No one likes to talk about it, but understanding the importance of (planning) is crucial to ensure that your wishes are known."
This event will provide information to help you protect your beneficiaries, choose who will inherit your
possessions and a means to allow you to be in charge. They stress from experience helping others that without protecting what you've worked so hard to have, the courts may decide who receives your assets. They have witnessed that this can end up leading to lengthy and pricey fees, as well as family disputes. They stress planning helps provide peace of mind down the road.
The event is free and open to the public. It kicks off at 6 p.m Tuesday at the Oakland United Church in Dempseytown and is expected to run to 7:30 p.m.
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