Game on: new study uses board game to help stroke patients plan future care

This study tests whether a travel-themed board game called 'LOHAS Journey' can help older adults (ages 65-100) who have had a stroke think about and express their preferences for life-sustaining treatments. The game uses blocks and cards to make advance care planning easier and less scary. Researchers will measure changes in treatment preferences, depression, and hope right after the game and again four weeks later. The goal is to see if this fun approach can improve communication and emotional well-being in stroke survivors.