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http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5617336

JOURNAL ENTRY 30

I am currently going through forms for my mother.  Specifically the living will, health surrogate and power of attorney.  I had the power of attorney form filled out for my father when he was alive but not the other two.  I THINK my mother has one of these forms completed but I can't be certain.  For anyone with parents it's my opinion that you have these forms filled out.  Nobody is promised tomorrow and at any time sickness or worse can happen.  Personally I think most people over the age of  30 should have these forms notarized and on file.  I say 30 because as we get older it can be harder discussing these issues.  It was easier talking to my mother about this stuff in 2000 than it is now.  And if there are multiple people of interest involved (spouses, children, parents, etc) you really should have that conversation early.

For me it is not as difficult because I am an only child and my parents were divorced.  However, with the hospitals even for me to make decisions I need information in writing and legal.  I am preparing the forms for Mom now and mine I think by the end of the year.  Trust me, it avoids hassles later.  I know I want to be cremated whenever I die.  This will be the only way to have my wishes honored.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/07/08/upshot/how-the-year-you-were-born-influences-your-politics.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0