When I first met N.U., she was a crumpled mess, sitting on the floor of the Mental Health Center, with her knees pulled to her chest and face buried. She was now entering her fourth month as an inpatient at our state’s long-term mental health hospital...

 What will happen if you are unable to make health care or financial decisions for yourself? The time to plan for this possibility is now. By making your preferences known in advance, you can ensure your wishes will be followed and help your family av...