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The Power of Proxy: Picking Your Perfect Surrogate Decision Maker

  • The Elder and Special Needs Resource Center · Williamsport
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak Publisher / Host Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
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The Power of Proxy: Picking Your Perfect Surrogate Decision Maker
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Who will speak for you if you can't speak for yourself?
Choosing a healthcare proxy or Power of Attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. The right person may someday be responsible for advocating for your wishes and making difficult decisions on your behalf.
Join Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak and UPMC Hospice for a panel discussion exploring how to choose the right surrogate decision maker and prepare them for this important responsibility
Join us and learn:
- What qualities to look for in a healthcare decision maker
- Why family isn't automatically the best choice
- How to communicate your healthcare wishes before a crisis
- The role and responsibilities of a healthcare proxy
- How proper legal planning can help ensure your wishes are honored
Hosted by: Julieanne Steinbacher, Esq., CELA*, L.LM., CAP, Kimberly A. Pish, DO, Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Geriatrics, UPMC North Central; & Sade Caesar, BSW, Medical Social Worker, UPMC North Central
* Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation
Location: The Elder Care & Special Needs Resource Center, 401 Washington Blvd., Williamsport
Register online here: https://www.paeldercounsel.com/register-for-a-seminar#the-power-of-proxy-picking-your-perfect-surrogate-decision-maker
or call 1-800-351-8334 or email [email protected].
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The Elder and Special Needs Resource Center, 413 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701-5255, United States

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