Until now, there has been no form of advance directive that put these questions squarely in front of the person with early dementia. Last July, I published such a form.
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This is the story of the journey from bulletproof dad to a man crippled by disease, the transformation of relationships, and what assisted dying looks and feels like from the inside.
“Six months … inexorably culminating in a slow death by starvation … I cannot … deny someone a choice that I myself would want … under the same grim circumstances.” — Dr. Joshua Pagano
What if the laws intended to give people more control over dying actually fail many of those who need them most?
Hollywood’s “peaceful pill” is pure fiction — a myth that misleads vulnerable people seeking real end‑of‑life options. Accurate information, not fantasy, is what they deserve.
A society’s evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process.
“If medicine can justify one method for the humane ending of life, then all methods should be justified, inclusive of PAD, for it is as dignifying and compassionate as withdrawing a treatment from a patient who no longer wants to prolong their suffering.” — Jenna Khoja
A funeral director shares their perspective on end-of-life choices and finding peace.
“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” — Tony Ray
What constitutes unbearable suffering, and at what point is palliative sedation appropriate? Is there a difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia?
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