Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Bond Wellness Center | Peterborough

Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates
Publisher/HostMonadnock Orthopaedic Associates
Planning Ahead Seminar: Understanding Advance Directives
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A free Health & Wellness Seminar from MCH covering Advance Directives: how they’re used, how they’re made, and how to start the conversation
About this Event

Have you thought about what would happen if you were suddenly unable to speak for yourself? Advance Directives are legal documents that put your healthcare wishes on record so your care team, family, and emergency responders know what you want.

This free seminar brings together four expert presenters to walk you through what Advance Directives are, how they work in real clinical and emergency settings, and how to have the conversations that matter most with the people in your life.

A notary will be available onsite following the seminar for anyone ready to complete and sign their documents that evening.



What You Will Learn

• What an Advance Directive is and why it matters at every age

• The difference between a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and a Living Will

• How your care team and emergency responders use Advance Directives

• The difference between Advance Directives and medical orders such as DNR and POLST

• How to choose the right person to make decisions on your behalf

• Practical guidance for starting end-of-life conversations with loved ones and your care team



Who Should Attend

• Adults of any age who want to be prepared

• Anyone who has not yet completed an Advance Directive

• Family members and caregivers who support a loved one's healthcare decisions

• Anyone who wants to better understand how these documents are used in clinical and emergency settings



What You Will Leave With

• A clear understanding of Advance Directive documents and how to complete them

• Practical tools and resources to start the conversation with your family

• The option to complete your Advance Directive onsite with a notary

• Confidence to communicate your healthcare wishes to your care team



Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Wellness Center Conference Room, Monadnock Community Hospital, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458

Cost: Free and open to the community

Registration: ad-seminar-2026.eventbrite.com



Presenters

• Lucas Shippee, DO- Primary Care Provider, Monadnock Internal Medicine

• Karen Langley, LICSW, Social Worker- Monadnock Behavioral Health Services

• Michael Greenough, EMS Coordinator and Emergency Preparedness Specialist

• Molly Rajaniemi, MBA, CHC, Patient Experience and Performance Improvement Coordinator


Register today: ad-seminar-2026.eventbrite.com

Seating is limited. We encourage you to register in advance.


Interested in more topics like this? Explore recordings from past Health & Wellness Seminars on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/hwsvideosyt

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bond Wellness Center, 458 Old Street Road, Peterborough, United States

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