My gran chose assisted death. We are in Australia. She was very happy to go that way after fighting cancer twice and it coming back and spreading to her bones/ brain/ lymph nodes etc. She had the drink, followed it with a espresso martini, and drifted off happily 30 seconds later. Because of that experience I genuinely believe that assisted death is a blessing that everyone should have the option of
I had a job where I was more or less a baby sitter for a man in his 60’s who had Alzheimer’s and it was eerily similar to hanging out with a friend who is high on psychedelics but if your friend never knew what psychedelics are. You do not know sadness until you’ve watched someone slowly deteriorate into a violent uncontrollable human being. Guess what they do? They put you down like a rabid dog. He used to ask me are my parents still alive and then cry when I reminded him they’ve been dead for years. The saddest disease I’ve ever witnessed up close.
This guy deserved more than 20 minutes - all of us know a loved one just hanging on with an utterly debilitating condition the sheer indignity and horror of just day to day living
I find youtube labeling this as a suicide/self harm topic and restricting it offensive. It's hugely important medical assistance that people need to know about.
My aunt was assisted as well. She was terminally ill and had fought for 17 years, this option provided her and my uncle from suffering at the very bitter end. We were all so happy for her to be able to leave this world on her own terms. Medically assisted death is a wonderful gift to terminally ill individuals.
The moment I saw my father less than 24 hours before his natural death from cancer still haunts me to the day 17 years later. It was not the person I knew. Mum was looking after him for 3 years, his personal dignity was gone. I wouldn't want to live through this again.
Choosing to die on your own terms with the love and support of your family or friends is a dignified and beautiful thing. How sad this isn’t offered to everyone. Much love to this brave man for sharing his story and using it as a platform to inform the conversation around assisted dying.
My dad died of a very sudden and unexpected heart attack, it was absolutely awful for everyone at the time. But I take solace in how quick for him it was, we didn't have to do the visits in hospital and slowly watch the man we loved become something he wasn't. After reading some of your comments I feel it was one of the better ways to go.
If this revolting disease ever comes to my door, I've already made it clear to my family that a one way ticket to Dignitas is what they're to do for me. I'm not having my mind robbed from me. All the best to you Alex.
my aunt who had dementia often asked difficult questions. e.g. where am I? where is my sister? (she had passed). i told her that she was at a fancy hotel. Told her her sister was out buying candy. my aunt loved travel and candy. she was reassured that good things surrounded her. when someones mind has disintegrated, you look after them accordingly. no honest brutal truths. they are like children and dont understand.
It’s time my country (U.K.) legalises this. It isn’t fair forcing people with degenerative diseases and zero quality of life, to stay alive. Really feel for this man. Not only did he have to watch both parents suffering, he now has an incurable disease too. Kudos to this lovely man for highlighting assisted dying.
My dad had Alzheimer's and he would have chosen to end his life through medically assisted dying. By the time he was ready to go, he was no longer competent and no longer qualified for the service. He lingered for another 7 years and died of COVID.
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This needs to be made available in every country. Everyone should have the right to leave on their own terms with dignity
“People who oppose this, don’t believe in choice.” This is a quote that is 100% accurate & applies to so, so much in this world Excellent video!!
My gran chose assisted death. We are in Australia. She was very happy to go that way after fighting cancer twice and it coming back and spreading to her bones/ brain/ lymph nodes etc. She had the drink, followed it with a espresso martini, and drifted off happily 30 seconds later. Because of that experience I genuinely believe that assisted death is a blessing that everyone should have the option of
He hasn’t chosen to die. He’s chosen not to suffer.
I had a job where I was more or less a baby sitter for a man in his 60’s who had Alzheimer’s and it was eerily similar to hanging out with a friend who is high on psychedelics but if your friend never knew what psychedelics are. You do not know sadness until you’ve watched someone slowly deteriorate into a violent uncontrollable human being. Guess what they do? They put you down like a rabid dog. He used to ask me are my parents still alive and then cry when I reminded him they’ve been dead for years. The saddest disease I’ve ever witnessed up close.
This guy deserved more than 20 minutes - all of us know a loved one just hanging on with an utterly debilitating condition the sheer indignity and horror of just day to day living
After only 20 minutes I am going to miss this man when he's gone.
I find youtube labeling this as a suicide/self harm topic and restricting it offensive. It's hugely important medical assistance that people need to know about.
My aunt was assisted as well. She was terminally ill and had fought for 17 years, this option provided her and my uncle from suffering at the very bitter end. We were all so happy for her to be able to leave this world on her own terms. Medically assisted death is a wonderful gift to terminally ill individuals.
He didn't "choose" to die. We're all gonna die, he just chose to die without pain.
What a beautiful man I loved hearing his story I wish him the best and most peace he could find thank you Alex
The moment I saw my father less than 24 hours before his natural death from cancer still haunts me to the day 17 years later. It was not the person I knew. Mum was looking after him for 3 years, his personal dignity was gone. I wouldn't want to live through this again.
Choosing to die on your own terms with the love and support of your family or friends is a dignified and beautiful thing. How sad this isn’t offered to everyone. Much love to this brave man for sharing his story and using it as a platform to inform the conversation around assisted dying.
My dad died of a very sudden and unexpected heart attack, it was absolutely awful for everyone at the time. But I take solace in how quick for him it was, we didn't have to do the visits in hospital and slowly watch the man we loved become something he wasn't. After reading some of your comments I feel it was one of the better ways to go.
My grandmother has dementia and I am grieving for someone who is still alive
If this revolting disease ever comes to my door, I've already made it clear to my family that a one way ticket to Dignitas is what they're to do for me. I'm not having my mind robbed from me. All the best to you Alex.
my aunt who had dementia often asked difficult questions. e.g. where am I? where is my sister? (she had passed). i told her that she was at a fancy hotel. Told her her sister was out buying candy. my aunt loved travel and candy. she was reassured that good things surrounded her. when someones mind has disintegrated, you look after them accordingly. no honest brutal truths. they are like children and dont understand.
It’s time my country (U.K.) legalises this. It isn’t fair forcing people with degenerative diseases and zero quality of life, to stay alive. Really feel for this man. Not only did he have to watch both parents suffering, he now has an incurable disease too. Kudos to this lovely man for highlighting assisted dying.
My dad had Alzheimer's and he would have chosen to end his life through medically assisted dying. By the time he was ready to go, he was no longer competent and no longer qualified for the service. He lingered for another 7 years and died of COVID.