Q. My wife and I recently sat down to discuss the topic of end-of-life planning. She surprised me when she told me that if she ever gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, she’d want to die on her own terms, … [Read more...]
Is Physician-Assisted Death Possible for People with Dementia?
Filed Under: death and dying, Physician Assisted Death Tagged With: Alzheimer's, dementia, Dignitas, Europe, Medical Aid-in-Dying, physician assisted death, Switzerland
Should People with Dementia Be Able to Die with Dignity?

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...]
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