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renewiltordtoday at 8:30 AM3 repliesview on HN

No, they shouldn’t. Makes no sense to plan for living with a mental disability if you’re not close to needing it.

I am absolutely not going to plan on a care facility right now. That sounds absolutely bogus.


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Spooky23today at 2:47 PM

My genetics are such I'm more likely to drop dead of a heart attack too young.

If I were likely to develop alzheimer's, I'd make more and more expensive accommodation for power of attorney and trusts to shield assets while I was competent to do so.

adrianNtoday at 9:24 AM

Notarizing any wishes against some medical procedures in case a sudden accident ruins your ability to dissent prevents doctors from being forced to keep your body alive as long as possible.

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fletchownstoday at 9:34 AM

I was more referring to an advance directive / living will sort of thing

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