Hi Sue,
glad that it helped a bit to get a reply:).
I know what you mean, we all kind of postpone making these serious decisions thinking that it won't be needed for years and years, and a lot think ( me included) if you talk about death, end of life, wills, power of attorney, that it will make something happen. Of course that's not true and it's wise to have covered all the bases in advance.
i remember that many years ago, a very wealthy person dying and leaving a small child, the daughter of Aristotle Onassis - can't remember her first name but regardless she died in her twenties I think, an accident, and I was surprised that her will was already made, that everything was laid out....of course when you have lots of money, you definitely should have a will made up....
and we should each do the same, regardless of if we have nothing to leave - because after you are gone then anything can happen, fights over your property, children, money, and it simplifies things a lot - again, all my point of view.
i am sorry you are having to stay close to home, but that sounds like good advice. It's important to have health care and facilities who know you, who are prepared to help you instantly without delay.
i didn't mention DNR - but do not resusitate orders are important too, depending on age, illness, conditions etc. there are times when people do not wish to be brought back to life, and there are times when people should be. It all depends on individual choice, circumstance.
for example, if someone is at their end of life, has lived a good life, and perhaps they have dementia, a life threatening condition, and so on. There is no way I would want to be brought back to life in that scenario, so it's important to consider.
I hope you have a good evening....
thanks for mentioning the reaction to your pneumonia shot. I have had issues with the flu shot too, although the past few years I have been fine. It makes you think about everything we do - trying to keep ourselves healthy - and sometimes we have allergies, sensitivities to what ordinarily diesnt bother others.
have a good night,
NatR :)
ps there was a series of three interviews recently on cbc national news, called Last Right, you can google the link or find it on CBC website search
it made me think about each of us, how individual we are, how what is right for one person is not right for another - and as nervous as I get about discussing the subject, I realize that it's important for us all to know everything we can, make our own decisions and work with our doctor And healthcare team to do what is personally best..for each of us