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Why some Singaporeans are planning for their end of life before their senior years
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After struggling to make medical decisions for her comatose father before he died several years ago, Ms Joanna Wong and her mother Tan Kim Hay have both made an advance care plan and lasting power of attorney.
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- Early end-of-life planning, including LPAs and ACPs, helps individuals ensure their wishes are respected and reduces family stress.
- Difficult but necessary end-of-life conversations, facilitated by professionals, clarify patient preferences, avoid family conflict, and preserve patient dignity.
- Beyond legal documents, palliative care teams support patients in fulfilling wishes and creating lasting memories through personalised experiences.
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SINGAPORE – Why are Singaporeans in their 20s and 30s already thinking about advance care plans (ACP) and lasting power of attorney (LPA) documents?
Ms Grace Tay, 33, has made an LPA, appointing people to make decisions for her in case she does not have the mental capacity to do so.
