04/16/2026
This Healthcare Decisions Day, our Frederick Health Hospice team encourages you to think about advance care planning.
Talking about your wishes now can make a difficult time easier for your loved ones later, giving them clarity, comfort, and confidence in honoring what matters most to you.
The best time to talk about your wishes is before a crisis — not during one.
National Healthcare Decisions Day reminds us that having an advance directive in place lifts an enormous burden from the people we love. Instead of making agonizing guesses in the emergency room, your family can focus on being present — knowing your values and wishes have already been thoughtfully discussed.
You can also get started at: https://www.frederickhealthhospice.org/education-resources/advance-care-planning/