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[quote=Anonymous]At 88 and in her circumstances I'd say go along with whatever she wants.  It sounds like her life as she knew it is over or at least it is in her mind.  She sees no future for herself that is acceptable.  She has stated she wants to die.  She is at an age where many of her friends, relatives and acquaintances have died or are dying.

If she doesn't see herself getting better physically or mentally then why would she want to live?  I don't think there's anything you can do to fix that other than try to make her days as pleasant as possible by helping her enjoy little daily things if you can.  If her life gradually improves in little ways she may change her mind.  In the meantime if she really doesn't want to eat or drink then let her.  As PP said that might only last a few days before she changes her mind.

It all sounds rough on you and your father but each of us should have the autonomy to make these decisions for ourselves especially if the mind is still sharp and especially if we have been alive already for almost nine decades.[/quote]

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