Aging With Dinity


There are many things in life that are out of your hands.  My Wishes gives you a way to control something very important - how you are treated if you are very sick.  It is easy to complete, and helps you say exactly what you want.

Common Questions:

How can My Wishes help me and my family?

Who should use My Wishes?

Can I change My Wishes?

What do I do with My Wishes when I have completed it?

How can My Wishes help me and my family?

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My Wishes helps a child talk with their family, friends and doctors about how they want to be treated if the child becomes very sick.

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Family Members will not have to guess what a child wants if the child becomes very sick.

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Families can know what a child wants through My Wishes.

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Who should use My Wishes?

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My Wishes is not a legal document; it is best used as a tool for discussion.

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It is intended to be used by children under the age of 18.

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If a child is unable to complete My Wishes , families are encouraged to use the form to convey their wishes for their child.

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Can I change My Wishes?

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A child should feel free to change My Wishes anytime they want; it is THEIR document. 

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It is recommended that My Wishes be revised and updated every year or as a child's wishes change.

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What do I do with My Wishes when I have completed it?

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My Wishes is the child's document to share with anyone they would like.  They may want to hang it in their room or show it to family or healthcare providers so that others know how they feel.

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My Wishes gives a much needed voice to kids of all ages, addressing the many challenges and fears they often encounter when facing a health crisis.”

Trina Krischon, Child Life Specialist
Central DuPage Hospital