Life and death decisions

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  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    3 deaths in my family (within the last 10 years):

    Great Grandmother - was 99 and died in her sleep. I think this was a good way to go.

    Grandfather - Battled Emphysema and Lung Cancer for 7 years... watching him struggle for air was horrible, and something I will never forget. He was 84 when he died.

    Grandmother - had pneumonia for a week and was hospitalized. Sent her to an assisted living place to regain her strength so she could live on her own again in her home. She died the next morning after suffering a massive heart attack. She was 79.

    There are so many aspects to this study - so we get to choose? What is we are not of sound mind? Is there a will involved, or an ambassador to make decision for us (power of attorney?)


    What I consider good (this is for me) is quick and painless. Would I want my loved ones there? of course! Is that always feasible and possible? No. As long as someone is there with me, then I'll know I didn't die alone.

    Edited for: Also, I hear stories all the time - I used to work Hospice care for 8 years. Watching the sufferage, pulling out tubes and IV lines, last words... I've seen it all from Please just let me die to please don't give up on me.

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