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How to start your advance care planning

Sep 17, 2026
45:50

Episode Description

Even when you're in the best shape of your life, it's smart to have a care plan in place for when you may not be.

On this episode of Aging Forward, Jennifer Brull, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks about advance care planning. She breaks down which documents you should have in order, how to have difficult conversations with family members and how planning ahead can give you and your loved ones peace of mind.

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