Do you have a living will?

[HairOfTheDog]

I think every woman participating in that discussion agreed that they would rather be dead than have their man wiping their bottom. Ugh. Makes me shudder to even consider it.

It's an awful situation. I've had clients who I know OD'd on purpose rather than have a family member or professional caregiver bathe and change/toilet them. Hardest cases are the ones where one spouse has severe dementia or Alzheimer's and the other is trying to do it all for them, but there is no necessity for "life support" for years. Neither has a choice especially if funds are limited. Love may conquer all, but it's a hard way to spend the golden years.

Living Wills/Advanced Directives are easy to set up and execute. I think it's worth it to have one if you know what you want and don't want. Easier on your loved ones if life support becomes an issue.