Planning Perspectives

COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous social and economic upheaval. For many of us, it has been a wake-up call alerting us of the need to think and plan ahead for scenarios where either we or our loved ones get real sick. At Plan Well Guide, we want to help you...

Many years ago, my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer by a local urologist in the small town he lives in. He was referred to a urologist in the larger center for consultation regarding surgery to remove the cancer. Working in medicine and having access to his...

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on older individuals living in long-term care (LTC) settings. The majority of deaths in most countries around the world have been in LTC settings (>80%).[i] This pandemic has highlighted the horrific problems with family...

Given the current climate, with COVID-19 continuing to dominate the news headlines, we wanted to take a moment to lighten the mood by sharing a background story around how and why Plan Well Guide began years ago. Things sure have changed in half a decade, we’ve gone...

At times like this, aren’t you glad that we’ve learned from past viral pandemics and we have a Federal Government and Public Health Agency that are prepared to deal with the current crisis? Preparation, communication and coordination are the keys to navigating through...

A Perspective from a Critical Care Doctor COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we, as a human race, live and interact with each other as a society. The rate of people who have been infected continues to rise on a daily basis, by the thousands. Currently, over...

Have you had some type of a family meeting where you’ve openly discussed your wishes, plans, and preferences for not only your future medical treatment but also, what happens to things like your assets or children in your absence? If you haven’t done this, make it a...

Want to give your loved ones a gift that will last long after you leave this earth? This gift will not cost you anything, does not require you to go shopping, and you can get this gift from the comfort of your own home. Wondering what this gift is that I’m talking...

My friend’s dad recently passed away. Despite his sudden passing in a distant city, my friend and his brother had both been named ‘executors’ on the will. My friend had to travel to a distant city to begin the process of taking care of his dad’s ‘affairs.’  I’d like...

I recently gave a talk on advance medical care planning at a public forum. During the question and answer period, an older gentleman stood up and announced, “I don’t need all of this. I am going to live to 110 in perfect health!” I admired his optimism. There is...