Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson's. Assisted Dying

[MBAnderson]

brought to my attention by Ernie (a.k.a. ev2413)

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podca...

[Jmellano]

those that are against assissited suicide need to walk a mile in my shoes

[Despe in reply to Jmellano]

In your thoughts, but non acting upon. . .therefore, keep it to yourself.

[Despe]

IMHO, you shouldn't have posted it. Give hope instead. . .

[MBAnderson in reply to Despe]

I feel this is also an important discussion to have for those of us who are too old to be saved by a cure. (If you are in your 60s and/or keeping healthy, you still have reason to hope.) However, some of us are facing the final end stage of not being able to move or talk, yet being aware mentally. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to live like that. I don't and am trying to plan accordingly.

[Despe in reply to MBAnderson]

It is a very individual decision, and they know it--no need to remind them. I am not young, neither my PD hubby is, and although progression is unavoidable, we try to make every day as livable as possible. God will decide on our future!

[Jmellano in reply to MBAnderson]

Thank you mbanderson. I will say it again. Some people need to walk in someone else’s shoes and not judge. Pd affects everyone differently, some worse than others

[Despe in reply to Jmellano]

Talking about it doesn't help either. Perhaps, a lot of PwP are in your shoes, but they don't think like you. Again, it is an individual choice. Don't spread pessimism.

[Jmellano in reply to Despe]

i am not going to get into a contest with you over this. You should respect my position as i respect yours. I am not spreading pessimisim, i am stating a fact. this is the last I have to say about this.

[Despe in reply to Jmellano]

Best of luck to you!