I’m grateful for the update and will keep you in my prayers. Ice cream - the one good thing about hospitals! :D
Another FReeper said she was denied all access to her mother who was hospitalized, until she invoked the title ‘advocate for the handicapped’. It may be a legal term in her state, but I’ll look and see if CA has anything, like a form to fill out, so that they can’t deny a disabled person an advocate. Crazy that family would count for less, but, it is what it is.
I pray that God blesses Chris for all he does, and you too, Jim. Thank you both!
I wonder if “Durable Power” status would apply here so, your boys can be advocates.
Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney gives your agent the right to make decisions and take the actions specified for the long term. Even if you are mentally incapacitated or deemed unfit to make decisions for yourself, your agent can still act on your behalf. Since most older adults need a POA only in case they become incapacitated, this is the preferred type.
Medical Power of Attorney
A medical power of attorney has you list a health-care agent who will make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. They’ll also make sure all your medical providers follow your do-not-resuscitate form or living will.