Learn about, create advance directives in Asheboro library workshop

Kat Gibson

ASHEBORO -- What are advance directives, and why are they important?

               

How do I share my heath care wishes with my loved ones?

Learn the answers to these questions and more in two “LiveSMART” workshops from Hospice of the Piedmont, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 12 and September 19, at the Asheboro Public Library.

The workshops will be led by Kat Gibson, Hospice vice-president of Clinical Services.

The September 12 session will empower participants to think about what’s most important to them and equip them with practical steps for documenting health care wishes.

At the September 19 session, attendees can go over their advance directives with a professional in 30-minute sessions, with free notarization services provided.

Participants in the first session will have priority for slots in the second session. Couples or members of the same family can sign up for one slot.

Gibson, a graduate of the joint Masters of Social Work program through UNC-Greensboro and N.C. A & T, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and recently obtained Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work certification.

 

The library is located at 201 Worth Street. For further information, call 336-318-6803.