Powerful “power of attorney” (POA) documents are essential, if there ever comes a time when you or your elder become unable to manage your finances or make health-care decisions.Beware if you rely only on POAs that hospitals provide, or that you have pulled off the...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2019/08/26/on-eldercare-the-math-is-unforgiving/  

As much as we balk from the topic, the current landscape mandates that we discuss end-of-life care with aging loved ones openly, honestly, and compassionately, before calamity strikes.