Aging Untold: How to choose a medical power of attorney

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down medical power of attorney, helping you choose a trusted healthcare proxy and ensure your wishes are honored. Then, we examine the causes of chronic dry mouth and share simple ways to protect your oral health. And, we explore the powerful physical and mental health benefits of the outdoors, showing how even a short daily dose of nature can ease anxiety and boost overall well-being. Who speaks for you? Choosing a medical power of attorney If you cannot make health care decisions for yourself, who would do it for you? Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said the person you name as your medical power of attorney holds a wide range of decision-making power. “They can decide whether or not you’re going to go into a skilled facility in a rehab after a surgery. They can decide if you’re going to go into an assisted living. They can decide if you’re going to be at home, who your caregivers are going to be,” Cradduck said. She said you n