Health care issues eventually affect everyone including the ones we love. Unfortunately illness will sometimes strike long before we ever get to be senior citizens. For this reason, decisions concerning these matters should not be taken lightly.
It is not uncommon that people who age run the risk of having Alzheimer’s disease or any illness that may affect their mental capacity to make sound decisions, and this includes medical decisions.
A Health Care Proxy prepared in advance allows you to appoint a representative in your behalf when you are not in a position to communicate your wishes. Think of it as a power of attorney, with the difference being that the representative chosen is designated primarily for health related decisions that have to be made.
Your representative can be any of your children, a relative, or even your doctor. What is important is that you have trust and confidence in the person you are appointing, he is able to make decisions for you, and that you are of sound mind when you appoint him or her.
With decisions like these which affect quality of life it is very important to leave clear and thorough instructions. Especially considering that these decisions will be made by someone else on your behalf, the paperwork is most effective when properly prepared.
You can make a Health Care Proxy as soon as you turn 18. Don’t wait until it is too late. For less the cost of a single meal out you can give yourself and family a genuine peace of mind. Imagine how much weight this will take off of their shoulders. Give us a call today and we’ll help you prepare your Health Care Proxy in no time.
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