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New Hampshire Family Promotes Health Care Proxies for Young Adults After Personal Tragedy

May 14, 2025 - 06:14

New Hampshire Family Promotes Health Care Proxies for Young Adults After Personal Tragedy

A New Hampshire family is advocating for the importance of health care proxies for young adults following a heartbreaking experience that revealed the gaps in legal preparedness. After facing a tragic incident involving their adult child, the family learned that they were not legally authorized to make medical decisions on their child's behalf. This devastating realization has prompted them to raise awareness about the necessity of having health care proxies in place for young adults.

Health care proxies allow individuals to designate a trusted person to make medical decisions if they become incapacitated. The family emphasizes that many young adults, often seen as invincible, overlook the need for such legal arrangements. They are now urging parents to discuss and implement these important measures to ensure they can act swiftly in emergencies.

By sharing their story, the family hopes to inspire others to take proactive steps in safeguarding their loved ones' health care rights, ultimately fostering a culture of preparedness and awareness among families across the state.


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