Yes, this stuff needs to be discussed by every family, at length, and years before stuff starts to happen. I have not heard of 5 wishes before now, but my famil

Yes, this stuff needs to be discussed by every family, at length, and years before stuff starts to happen. I have not heard of 5 wishes before now, but my family had health-care directives as well as power-of-attorney written up by a law firm that specializes in elder law. This was super valuable. There are also serious financial implications for families who end up with someone in a nursing home. "End-of-life" gets really complicated and bureaucratic at one of the most stressful and challenging times for families. It's really important to plan ahead for this time, in advance, when everyone is thinking clearly and rationally.