help before you need it

advance care planning

Guidance to ensure your values shape your care at every stage.

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we can help you: 

advance directives

Our Community Partnership Specialists are certified facilitators who will guide you in creating a plan that truly reflects your goals, values, and beliefs for future care. Through free presentations and personalized one-on-one sessions, we'll help you explore your options, make informed decisions, and ensure your voice is heard—no matter what the future holds. It's never too early to begin the conversation about Advance Care Planning. To schedule a consultation or request your planning information packet, please email us today.

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my life, my choice

empath's advance care planning

Empath Health's My Life, My Choice Advance Care Planning is a thoughtful process to share and document your decisions for life-prolonging procedures and interventions when you are unable to speak and unlikely to recover. This is a valuable tool helps your family through this difficult time, giving them the information and peace they need to confidently carry out your wishes.

Our Community Partnership Specialists are certified facilitators and can assist you developing a plan that is reflective of your care goals, values, and beliefs. We offer free presentations and one on one sessions. It is not too early to start the conversation for Advance Care Planning.

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learn

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reflect 

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discuss

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choose

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share

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learn

Meet with a certified facilitator and learn all about your options and which options will best for your needs.

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reflect 

Reflect on your values, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and treatment preferences and goals.

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discuss

Discuss your wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers.

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choose

Choose a decision maker and document your wishes in a legal document called a living will

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share

Share copies of your plan with your healthcare surrogate, loved ones and providers

planning tools

all about living wills

The best way to ensure healthcare decisions will be honored during a medical emergency is to complete a living will.

Jewish resources

Traditionally, the Jewish Community has a low participation rate with advanced care planning. Help your family by making your cultural and spiritual wishes known.

crucial conversations

Take away the confusion, conflict and stress of deciding what is best for you.

myths and misconceptions

There are lots of common misunderstandings about advanced care planning. Let Empath's expert facilitators help you understand.

dementia resources

At Empath Health, dementia care is not a single service; it's a thoughtful, evolving partnership that begins early and extends throughout the journey

let me train you

Guidance on many common topics related to end-of-life care.

meet the 
empath family

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Tidewell Hospice logo with purple and pink circular design and text.
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Empath Hospice logo featuring purple and red circular design with bold purple text hospice
Empath Suncoast PACE logo with red and purple circular design and bold purple text on transparent background
Empath Grief Care logo featuring purple and red crescent shapes and text on a white background
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Empath Epic logo with stylized purple and red crescent shapes and bold text on a transparent background
Empath Tidewell Foundation logo with purple text and circular design on white background
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