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Piedmont, WellStar hold planning workshop for seniors and families

By Shelia Poole
Jan 16, 2015

Are you ready to make important decisions in a time of crisis?

Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans will present a workshop, “The Gift of Preparedness”, on end of life planning topics on from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 27 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, 1968 Peachtree Road N.W.

Experts will cover what to expect when making funeral arrangements, palliative care options, how to navigate legal issues with wills, trusts and advance directives and palliative care decisions with your loved one.

Registration is $25 and covers parking, refreshments and educational materials. The event is in Building 77, level 6, Classroom 7.

To register: www.piedmont.org/ph/events-new.aspx or call 404-605-3867.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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