Thanks for your words, Coleen.
We've always tried to have inclusive conversations about our lives with our sons. So, bringing up end-of-life subjects was taken in stride with each of them. They were pleased that we were clear about our decision-making process and the choices we made. They were very at ease with the conversations and understood our intentions regarding the delegatkon of decisions regarding DNR orders. Additionally, they understood and agreed with what our desires were for when to apply DNR orders or when to prolong life (within reason, of course).

@colleenyoung My husband passed away Jan 3rd. FTD APHASIA/ALZHEIMER'S 4 yrs along. Had covid early Dec.. No ventilator. No lung issues. Severely dehydrated malnourished in nursing home. Not eating or drinking. Not able visit since Mar. 2020.as directed by Mich. Governor.Trans to hosp. Dec 18..then Dec 24 to Hospice facility. We did not know how he had digressed with dementia. Window visits were only connection since Mar. 2020.. He was very receptive and seemed to know us. Laughing, etc. But of course not vocal except a few yes, no oh!! Apparently he "was kept comfortable" because of DNR in file. It should have been changed we did not know we could. He was not given IV fluids during his covid since DNR in place at nursing facility. Released from hospital with vitals back to normal. But his aphasia was advanced. So he passed. Might have been better outcome if DNR was Changed. Even tho he got over covid it was listed on death certificate as cause of death. I'm disappointed in myself as POA, etc. Angry at nursing home to say nothing of my shock of his passing..he was eating pureed food and thickened liquids after released from hospital. I am missing him terribly. Bottom line!!! DNR and end of life wishes need to be reviewed on occasion. I wish I knew that. Sorry for my rant. Thankyou.