Have you ever known anyone who used one of the “end of life” services in Switzerland?

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Anonymous wrote:I am praying this is legal in 20 years in the US. Watching my mother deteriorate over the past 9 years suffering from dementia has been awful. And still no end in sight.

But the problem with dementia as your reasoning is that it won't be the family's choice when the person is too far gone and this might be a good choice. That's murder. The person themselves will have to decide to do it when they are still sort of sane and lucid.

DP. That's why it should work the other ways: require a demonstration of consent and mental competence to live past certain milestones.

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My parent really wants to do this, but has no terminal illness. They’ve tried to end their life at home and it didn’t work out. I’m trying to wrap my head around supporting it but having a hard time doing so. Would you assist, as a child? And where to start? They’ve gone down the path with the doctor here in the US and can’t qualify domestically.

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I hope it’s legal in the US by the time I get there, and I hope there’s a way for them to legalize it for dementia sufferers. Dementia is the most horrid disease. My mom is on year five or six or seven, I’ve lost track, and has been in a facility for the past four years. We’re now up to over $12k a month for her care but it’s not even about the money. They are very good to her and she gets well taken care of but her quality of life is horrible and her memory is down to about five minutes. It’s awful to witness, she’s a lovely woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My parent really wants to do this, but has no terminal illness. They’ve tried to end their life at home and it didn’t work out. I’m trying to wrap my head around supporting it but having a hard time doing so. Would you assist, as a child? And where to start? They’ve gone down the path with the doctor here in the US and can’t qualify domestically.

Get them a large tank of mostly pure nitrogen or helium (balloon tanks have too much oxygen).

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Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

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My DH’s aunt did

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

Crazy. Just buy them a gun.

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They do not hook you up to a drip. You have to drink the drugs yourself. There is no medical staff beyond the doctors you meet who approve the process and confirm the death.

Dignitas.

look it up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

I believe there are three organisations - Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. There are some minor membership fees but the key cost is the process. For Dignitas it is CHF 11,000 ($13,800). For Pegasos it is CHF 10,000 ($12,500). For Athanasios it is CHF 9,500. Of course there are also travel costs.

looks better than 15000-20000/mo “memory care” in a locked facility, not living but merely existing in a 200 sq ft room

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Anonymous wrote:They do not hook you up to a drip. You have to drink the drugs yourself. There is no medical staff beyond the doctors you meet who approve the process and confirm the death.

Dignitas.

look it up

They do have a drip option, but you have to turn on the drip yourself. It’s an option for people who can’t or don’t want to swallow.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how much the Switzerland option costs?

A lot more than a Glock.

This is true poster, but then I'd suggest you meet my dear friend who was unsuccessful in suiciding himself with a handgun and now lives in assisted care facilities with half his brain blown off.

The whole point of Medical Aid In Dying is that it is 100% effective and relatively painless.

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Hospice does this. Hospice nurses WILL do this.

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My friend's husband was dying of stomach cancer. He was in so much pain. The hospice nurse instructed my friend on how to administer a lethal dose of painkiller for her husband, which she did.