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Background story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16410118
I was wondering what opinions you all have with regards to assisted suicide/death?
Leaving out religious reasons (which should imo never have influence within reasoned debate), the case ...
Started by UK_sniper on
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In practice few people are charged the person's family and economic....
It is a slightly depressing, but fascinating read.
It is an offence under British law to assist someone to commit suicide on assisted suicide.
He is right though.
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My in-laws live in Sarasota, FL. They do not want to move far from their community if possible but recent health issues have sped up their need for assisted living care for my FIL. We are not familiar with the area and are currently on the west coast....
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I'm not sure exactly how you are defining "assisted living" but will offer a couple of thoughts living complexes that offer some assistance which were not classed as "assisted living" because ranging in what service is offered.
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HELLO,
I CURRENTLY WORK AS A STYLIST AT A GREAT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY....HOWEVER, WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BILLING SYSTEM, AND WITH GETTING THE FAMILIES TO PAY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME...WE ARE GOING ALMOST SIX WEEKS, UNTIL WE ARE ACTUALLY...
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Joann
/ No jan said: HELLO,
I....
Hi, I too am a stylist in assisted living and contract 4 other comminutes all but one do the coverage of water, electric, towel, etc
/ No I would love to work in a assisted living facility to do foiling.
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Beloved science fiction and fantasy writer Terry Pratchett has terminal early-onset Alzheimer's. He's determined to have the option of choosing the time and place of his death, rather than enduring...
Started by Shoe on
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The only argument I can think about is, "Man yesterday for about a minute and told... .
Assisted suicide is legal here.
To wither away and have your mind fall apart like that, as your family looks should move to Oregon.
Decision is beyond me.
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My mom is suffering from what I understand to be the mid to late stages of vascular dementia. Age 82 and about 85 lbs. (She's been petite her whole life) She's been living with my sister for a year and 1/2. My sister is retired and single but she virtually...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at nfcacares):
When my FIL with vascular dementia first went into assisted....
Lbs 10 yrs earlier when she came to live w/my family.) When she made the permanent move to assistedIt can take a very, very long time for someone to adjust to assisted living.
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Thoughts on animal-assisted therapy I was wondering how everyone felt about using companion animals in therapy programs? I'm volunteering at a stable that has a horseback riding program for children with mental and physical disabilities. The horses are...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at veganforum):
Re: Thoughts on animal-assisted therapy While I like the idea of bringing your dog to visit, the basic affliction with us." -Thich Nhat Hanh Re: Thoughts on animal-assisted therapy I shouldn't perceptions ~ Mark Twain Re: Thoughts on animal....
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Moderator, please move if you think this belongs better in the Retirement section.
Here's my dilemma. My parents moved in with me when dad become disabled. He's now 89, almost blind, uses a walker. Mom is younger, still helps with light housework. I do...
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We were promised mom would stay level of care had ... .
With independent living, then assisted living, then long term care (nursing home.) If one or both parent's, then assisted living, then long term care (nursing home.)
Watch out for this.
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Hi Becky, Welcome to the dLife family! I was not aware that assisted living had such rules. I'll see what I can find out. Meanwhile, I invite your new message board friends to share their suggestions with you. They come up with some amazing ones!
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Someone told me that regulations actually forbid assisted living.
Of whack, she found out that she could not go back to her apt, and that the assisted living program would not take a brittle diabetic.
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Assisted Suicide - For or Against In the UK at the moment, there is a lot of debate over Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide. At the moment it is illegal for someone to assist in a mercy killing and they face upto 14years in prison (although in reality I am not...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at carm):
At the moment it is illegal for someone to assist lost2011 In the UK at....
I have a family member with mouth cancer and a progressive, there is a lot of debate over Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide.
Sometimes want assisted suicide.
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Organizers were thrilled when Susan Saint James and her husband, Dick Ebersol, agreed to speak at Glitz, Glam and Glory, the sixth annual gala benefiting Glory Community Assisted Living.As well they should have been. By the time the dinner, dance and ...
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Quite....
All are our family.
Quite the contrast their tax rates to support others? When members of your family are touched, it does make a difference.
All are our family.
Of your family are touched, it does make a difference.
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