Everyone, regardless of current age or ability, should absolutely have advanced directives in place outlining what they want done (or not done) to prolong their life.
Talk to your doctor about filling out the appropriate paperwork.
Even if you want everything humanly possible done, it's best to document it, and keep that document up to date (check in with your doctor every few years to see if what you want has changed).
I'm 37, and in good health. I have outlined the (pretty limited) scope of advanced care I would want in the event I became incapacitated, and have a designated healthcare proxy that I trust to make decisions consistent with my wishes.
Talk to your doctor about filling out the appropriate paperwork.
Even if you want everything humanly possible done, it's best to document it, and keep that document up to date (check in with your doctor every few years to see if what you want has changed).
I'm 37, and in good health. I have outlined the (pretty limited) scope of advanced care I would want in the event I became incapacitated, and have a designated healthcare proxy that I trust to make decisions consistent with my wishes.