[lizardlady]

I ran across this story today. My heart goes out to this woman and her family. Points out the need for a detailed advanced directive.

Dementia patient denied her last wish, says spouse

[Nammu]

That's sad. And reminds me that my pad is out of date and needs to be updated.

[Gus1234U]

i not only filled out my Final Directive, i had it notarized and registered with the local hospital. and then i added it to my will and directed my heir to sue if the Directive was breached. i hope that gives them a clue~

[emgreen]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

i not only filled out my Final Directive, i had it notarized and registered with the local hospital. and then i added it to my will and directed my heir to sue if the Directive was breached. i hope that gives them a clue~

According to the article:

"Across the U.S., the more than 5 million people living with dementia are typically encouraged to put their end-of-life wishes into writing early and to pick a trusted person to carry them out, said Beth Kallmyer, vice president of constituent services for the Alzheimer’s Association.

That’s no guarantee, however, that those requests can — or will — be honored. In Nora Harris’ court case, her advance directive and testimony from her husband, her daughter and two close friends all indicated that she wouldn’t want anything to prolong her life.

“That court decision basically condemned Nora to the full extent of the Alzheimer’s disease,” Bill Harris said. “They gave her no exit out of this situation.”

I know we're prevented from getting political so all I'll write is there are reasons for the resistance. A person in terminal condition should have a right to choose the nature of their "final exit."

[Gus1234U]

if i am capable of making that decision when the time comes, i certainly will~!

[emgreen]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

if i am capable of making that decision when the time comes, i certainly will~!

I hear you loud & clear, Gus. I agree; the same goes if I should come down with cancer, Parkinsons, etc.