The end of life, much like birth,
is a major event for the person affected,

as well as their family.

Think of all the preparation involved in the birth of a loved one. The family learns how to care for the child, discusses possible problems it might face and prepares for the glorious event on both a mental and physical level.

Often the topic of death is approached in such a way as to almost deny that it will occur. This is why starting a discussion now about the end of life is so important.

Making decisions about the end of your life should be a life-affirming experience. You are taking control of how you believe major decisions should be handled and ensuring peace of mind for yourself as well as your family.

We at Arkansas Hospice want to help you with this process in any way that we can. The following will provide you with specifics on wills and how to legally prepare for the end of your life, or the life of a loved one.

For additional information, please visit www.nhpco.org, the official website of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.