Happy New Year!
Here we are already in 2016!
Time flies, and we are yes, admit it! One year older! So I reflect on some very positive things
from 2015:
As I mentioned before, I was invited to present a talk at
the World Nursing Conference in Dubai.
It was very interesting, for one, to be half way around the world! And also in a completely different
culture! As nurses, we all have many of
the same concerns for better healthcare and improved lives of those we care
for. And as such I am thinking that it
is never too soon to think about whether we have had those discussions with our
family members about our wishes should a catastrophic event or illness occur.
I recently did a talk at our local library in Michigan about
considering your wishes if something occurs, and what to consider and why. Keep in mind that we always think ‘It won’t
happen to me,’ or ‘I’m too young to consider what I’d want if I cannot continue
the life I have now.’ But it is NEVER
too soon to think and talk about these topics, as hard as it may be.
You do not want to have these things happen and you have not
discussed your thoughts and wishes with anyone.
Trust me, it is something I see very often at my hospital. And it is too late of you cannot
communicate. So please, think about
this, read some of the questions I have here on the website and ask a healthcare professional or your doctor
to help you understand.
