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Asking Eric: How do I tell long-time friend I’ve chosen someone younger to be my health proxy?
Asking Eric: How do I tell long-time friend I’ve chosen someone younger to be my health proxy?
Asking Eric: How do I tell long-time friend I’ve chosen someone younger to be my health proxy?

Published on: 05/15/2026

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I have changed my health care proxy to another friend who is younger and would be able to coordinate with me, the doctor, hospital and my daughter. Getty Images

Dear Eric: I am an 85-year-old woman with a 55-year-old daughter. I have a friend I’ve known for 60 years. She’s married. I get along fine with her spouse.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/asking-eric-how-do-i-tell-long-time-friend-ive-chosen-someone-younger-to-be-my-health-proxy.html

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