09-12-2022, 10:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-12-2022, 10:04 AM by kiwimade64.)
Can you do a power of attorney through the Public Trust, popeye? It might be worth looking into and perhaps saving for. MrK and I did them when we did our wills. Our solicitor apologised to us both for not having mentioned it to us when I needed it a few years ago and when we updated our wills, made sure we had it all sorted.
It's awful watching someone slowly die. We did it twice with mum and then dad. It's gut wrenching but also a real privilege to be a part of the process. MrK has a DNR wish and I know what he wants should the 'machines have to be turned off' and he also wants euthanasia if possible. It's something we have had to talk through in depth. Seeing as there is 21 years between us, it has been a very necessary conversation. And as I am next of kin, his sisters can't interfere. But we have made it very clear to them what is going to happen. My friends think it's nuts, I think it's practical, no point burying your head in the sand over it. I wish they could/would have these conversations with their partners/husbands.
Good to hear puss is settling in and eating. I agree, OHH, it is more likely the stress of moving again. Once she is settled, you are going to have a lovely cat.
Popeye, I was talking with MrK about MrP and he suggested you approach WINZ and ask if they could pay for it and then deduct a small amount each fortnight until it has been paid for. Might be worth a shot. But I do feel, you need a PoA. MrP will need to consent to it so you will have to wrangle it for when he is lucid.
It's awful watching someone slowly die. We did it twice with mum and then dad. It's gut wrenching but also a real privilege to be a part of the process. MrK has a DNR wish and I know what he wants should the 'machines have to be turned off' and he also wants euthanasia if possible. It's something we have had to talk through in depth. Seeing as there is 21 years between us, it has been a very necessary conversation. And as I am next of kin, his sisters can't interfere. But we have made it very clear to them what is going to happen. My friends think it's nuts, I think it's practical, no point burying your head in the sand over it. I wish they could/would have these conversations with their partners/husbands.
Good to hear puss is settling in and eating. I agree, OHH, it is more likely the stress of moving again. Once she is settled, you are going to have a lovely cat.
Popeye, I was talking with MrK about MrP and he suggested you approach WINZ and ask if they could pay for it and then deduct a small amount each fortnight until it has been paid for. Might be worth a shot. But I do feel, you need a PoA. MrP will need to consent to it so you will have to wrangle it for when he is lucid.
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