Your Advance Care Plan is a reflection of your personal perspectives and preferences towards life. As your life changes, so may your life goals and decisions. You may continue to make changes to your ACP as long as you have mental capacity.
Your most updated ACP will replace the previous version(s). Read over your ACP every few years to make sure that it is still current.
In addition, it is a good idea to review your ACP after the following events:
- Every new decade of your life
- At every significant life stage or milestone (for example, when starting a family or when you acquire additional assets)
- After a significant medical diagnosis
- After a significant change in your daily functioning (activities of daily living)
You are also encouraged to share any changes with your loved ones and healthcare team whenever an updated version is documented so that they will be up-to-date with your new ACP.
Contact your ACP facilitator to update your Advance Care Plan.