Yes, in Maryland only one document serves both purposes: living will and power of attorney for health care purposes. In my case, since it approaches rapidly, I have also made funeral arrangements; living will through the Veterans Administration, and military funeral for me and burial for wife and myself in Veteran cemetery. I'm good to go!
I don't think I do, but that's probably because I'm rather young now and my parents just haven't done it. I kind of doubt that they would keep me alive until I die. I'll get one eventuallly so I guess until than I'l just keep being extra careful.
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Originally posted by frankvan: I'm good to go!
I really like your attitude, Frank.
Yeah, Frank, a lot of people don't post and just vote unfortunetly.
Posts: 6701 | Location: Grayson, Georgia, USA | Registered: 06-03-02
I've told many of the family what I want but still need to fill out a Living Will. Just hope that the family member and the hospital will abide by my wishes; I've already threatened that if I am put out for a viewing, I'll come back and get everyone responsible.
Posts: 5569 | Location: south of Cincy | Registered: 07-12-02
Mine opts for hydration only. I suffered a heat stroke as a kid and have a fear of dehydration. However, physicians comments regarding a late relative have me re-thinking the entire hydration matter.
Posts: 8737 | Location: in the backwoods of North Carolina | Registered: 06-07-02
Nothing in writing yet, but after watching my dad die a slow death from cancer, I did say no heroic measures. Just let me die in peace. Gotta get it in writing, though.
Posts: 3487 | Location: Colfax, WA--the home of the world's largest chain-saw sculpture!! | Registered: 06-03-02
I have not written it down, but there is no question, I have told everyone around me. And actually, I told my husband to allow his mother to make the decisions. (yes, the mother in law decides if I live or die!)
She is a nurse, and knows what I want. He would want to be kept alive forever on a feeding tube, so I don't trust him to make a decision against it in my case.
Posts: 2177 | Location: USA | Registered: 09-13-03
I dont want to be kept alive either but nothing in writting yet. Guess my family will make this decission for me too espically since i have doctors in my family..
Posts: 8658 | Location: BLONDEVILLE, USA | Registered: 06-07-02
Not having filled out either, I feel like a bit of a hypocrite, but a durable power of attorney is even more important than a living will. There are simply too many possibilities to cover them all in a document, so it is important to give someone who understands your wishes the power to make these decisions if you are unable.
