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Hastening Dying by Refusing Food and Drink

The Legal Right to Choose
Hastening dying by refusing food and drink is legal.   If the patient has ability to communicate this wish, he or she can do so.  It is equally legal to refuse to assist.
The decision to voluntarily stop eating and drinking is different from the loss of appetite or disinterest in food or drink that is often part of the end stage terminal illnesses. The patient should be well-informed and have the emotional and physical support of  family, friends, or… More

Secret to a Successful Marriage

The secret to a successful marriage?
Mel and Joey Schwanke have been married for 64 years. Their secret is something out of a movie. They wear matching outfits everyday. Whose idea do you think it was to wear the same outfit: Mel or Joey? Even more impressive is the the fact that they have 146 custom-made matching outfits.
‘We don’t dare go somewhere without having matching outfits,’ Mr Schwanke told KETV.
 

Joel’s tie matches with Mel dress.… More

Older People and Their Needs

Understanding Older People
It is important to not believe everything you hear about old age. Do your research and learn to think for yourself!
Aging is a fact of life.  While physical frailty does eventually arrive if we live long enough, there are numerous compensations that can make old age tremendously satisfying.  .
MYTHS
Many of us view growing old only in a negative light. Perhaps this is because “aging” conjures pictures of older people primarily in a state… More