What is Planning ahead?
This page has information about how you can plan ahead for yourself, your loved ones, and your pets.
Your mental capacity is your ability to understand information and make decisions. No one knows if or when they might lose capacity. In the early stages of a deteriorating illness, it’s a good idea to start planning for the future.
Planning ahead like this is known as advance care planning. This can guide others in making decisions about you, if you cannot take part in making these decisions yourself. You can review your plan and update it when you want to.