I have an autographed copy of the third edition of Derek Humphy's work, which I plan to study after I retire. This is available for purchase direct from the author for a very reasonable $35, if I recall. He is still alive, which may seem ironic. I like the idea of a planned, controlled, rational and orderly departure. The alternative consists of dropping all available funds into the bank account of a nursing home, and for what return? I don't know that I want to be a potato, or a stalk of celery, or a head of lettuce.Some international organizations support choice in dying for non-residents with early dementia who still have decision-making capacity. (Many more countries, such as Canada, provide this support to their own citizens--but that's not especially relevant to U.S. BHs.) Travel and arrangements are costly, so this is not an option for the poor. And one must apply and hope the application is accepted.Regarding two sentences Chris wrote above--"There is more to say here that may not be permissible in the forum" and "I'm not counting on that myself and am making plans based on what I'm observing in the present"--I'd be interested in hearing more about whatever it is he's alluding to.
In the U.S. many states allow MAID for those expected to die within 6 months and with sufficient GI function and mobility. (Someone can correct me if I'm mistaken, but anyone who can't raise a cup themselves cannot avail themselves of MAID--so the current laws discrimate against those with disabilities).
VSED is not against the law (in any U.S. state), but it requires support, which circles back to the original solo-aging problem.
There's also the DIY route, discussion of which I'm pretty sure would violate forum rules. Final Exit Network is a good source of information.
Statistics: Posted by Gentleman Argentum — Sun Oct 20, 2024 2:10 am