• lars@lemmy.sdf.org
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    5 months ago

    People say wild stuff like this when they’re young. The 89-year-olds in this scenario change their minds. Every time.

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      5 months ago

      Speaking as a nurse that’s done a lot of hospice and goals of care discussions: it’s absolutely not every time. Lots of folks primarily want to die with dignity.

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        5 months ago

        That’s actually and ironically super encouraging to hear! I’ve become afraid of this trap that I see miserable older people slide into at will.

        Thank you.