After her husband’s death, Anne became the only person regularly visiting her elderly father-in-law in a nursing home. One evening, she discovered his room was freezing cold and learned that his daughter, Diane—his legal medical proxy—
had ordered staff not to turn on the heat unless temperatures dropped dangerously low. Despite his severe arthritis and constant discomfort, Diane ignored his needs, so Anne brought blankets, a heater, warm clothes, and stayed by his side to care for him.