Q. During a conversation the other night, my father said that if he was ever diagnosed with dementia that he wouldn’t want to live that way or burden the family. I know that Death with Dignity is legal in a growing number of … [Read more...]
Should People with Dementia Be Able to Die with Dignity?
Filed Under: Alzheimer’s Tagged With: Alzheimer's, Death with Dignity, dementia, incapacity planning, MAiD, Medical Aid-in-Dying, physician assisted death
Is Physician Assisted Death Legal Yet?

Q. I am seriously thinking about what to include in my advance directive. I watched my dad deteriorate and die from dementia. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. I always say that if I get Alzheimer’s or another form of … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Physician Assisted Death Tagged With: Death with Dignity, Medical Aid-in-Dying, physician assisted death
When Medical Aid in Dying Is Legal, But Still Not Accessible

Q. I recently attended my 50th high school reunion and connected with several teammates with whom I played varsity basketball. I heard about a teammate who had terminal cancer who wanted to die on his own terms. Although death … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Elder Law Blogs & News Tagged With: death and dying, Death with Dignity, Medical Aid-in-Dying
Would You Choose Death on Your Own Terms if You Had a Terminal Illness? In 10 States, It’s Legal.

Q. I was recently flipping through the channels to watch Wimbledon on TV. I flipped too far and ended up on the World Series of Poker. When the tennis match was over, I flipped back to the poker competition. A man named Kevin … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Medical Aid-in-Dying Tagged With: advance medical directive, Death with Dignity, Medical Aid-in-Dying