My husband was clearly losing his independence after a terminal diagnosis and many hospital visits. I was getting more and more responsibility, which I didn’t mind, but the best way we could handle it was just to let it happen. There was no way to stop it, so we just had to live with it.
Ensuring your voice is heard: the importance of power of attorney, advance care directives, and POLST forms originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
