Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

How to start your advance care planning

September 17, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.

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