Old age,what's the perfect time to go?..

[Psaw2]

I saw somebody that I knew yesterday and although he lives less than a five minute walk away from me I hadn't seen him in yssrs,he used to be six foot and muscular but now he looks 5'8" and I towered above him and as I used to be scared of him I felt a bit powerful now that I was bigger and stronger than him,he didn't recognize me and looked confused and my sister said he suffers from Alzemers,I don't want to end up like that so it got me thinking,if you had the chance to go two years early and not suffer the indignity of old age because your mind has gone and your body is following or it would you do the deal of would you stop until the final minute? Me,I would gladly flick the switch and take the short cut to the inevitable final scene but then again I've not got kids or dependants,I felt quite sad when I left him

[Blackdogblue]

A morals type question that Chalky.. assisted suicide is legal in some countries so you can have a dignified shuttle off the mortal coil surrounded by family & friends (& before you start… you do have some)..

If you can’t afford the cost I recommend the Wetherspoons in Bradford City Centre near the Alhambra Theatre or any pub near there on the walk to the nearest cash machine. Just knock someone’s pint over….

On a serious note, it is a valid point much discussed as one day we will become a burden to someone, I know you don’t have kids but you do have people who care about you…

Me personally? I would flick the switch but is that robbing time away from my kids.. I cared for them since birth (they would probably object to that but they don’t read this forum &#128512

As a related issue in a lot of ways… Burial or Cremation has a difference of opinion somewhat in the BD mansion house.. Mrs BDB wants burial so we will be together forever which has a point but I want cremation as don’t want to think the kids feel the duty to visit a grave, birthdays, Christmas, out of some guilt they have not been for a while

[Blackdogblue]

Unrelated but why does this sh1t3 platform add #numbers or random symbols when you use an apple emoji??

[mullen103]

Interesting question. I’ve a few health issues that worry me but I’ve been very lucky the last few years.

I know a lot of people with varying disabilities and ask myself if I could cope in their situation, I’d be very frustrated which is why they are some of the most inspirational people I’ve met.

As for me, once I feel I’m not enjoying life cause of age, illness etc I wouodvt hestitste to flick the switch.

[Psaw2]

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On a serious note, it is a valid point much discussed as one day we will become a burden to someone, I know you don’t have kids but you do have people who care about you…

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Exactly bd,I don't want to become a burden to somebody as it would my sister who would be left with the task and she already has a disabled son to look after,it's something that I often think about because although I'm not afraid of old age I would be devastated if I knew that I had Alzheimer's or something,I would sooner go before that happens

My funeral is already arranged and paid for and no bugger is going to be there,straight from the hospital up to the oven and twenty minutes later being scattered in a place of my chiuce ,job done

As for my will my ex gets my half of the house and nobody else will want the rest of the crap I've left behind you I have mentioned you and my CD collection... Yes he my leaving them to you as I know how much you love music,Abba,Carpenters,Barenaked Ladies are all coming your way,there's even some heavy rock stuff in there that you love like the Eagles and Crosby,Stills and Nash

[Blackdogblue]

I would be grateful of your Alhabetised CD collection or a token of one CD as a memory of a friend..

You say alls sorted, but not your decision on the way 2 go? Ground or (Deep Purple) Burn &#128153…

[postmanpete]

I was diagnosed with stomach cancer in February at 64,had a really bad reaction to my chemo last month and ended up spending 13 days in hospital which gave me plenty of thinking time,when my time comes i hope i'm not stuck in a hospital bed for weeks on end or even longer,i would much prefer to have a leathal injection and pass away with dignity surrounded by loved ones,on a brighter note although my cancer is not curable it is treatable so should have a few years left and had no reaction to my last chemo 17 days ago so feeling pretty good at the moment.

[Psaw2]

I would be grateful of your Alhabetised CD collection or a token of one CD as a memory of a friend..

You say alls sorted, but not your decision on the way 2 go? Ground or (Deep Purple) Burn &#128153…

Into the oven and scattered bd,only one person will know where so I can sod off in peace without any fake tears

[Psaw2]

I was diagnosed with stomach cancer in February at 64,had a really bad reaction to my chemo last month and ended up spending 13 days in hospital which gave me plenty of thinking time,when my time comes i hope i'm not stuck in a hospital bed for weeks on end or even longer,i would much prefer to have a leathal injection and pass away with dignity surrounded by loved ones,on a brighter note although my cancer is not curable it is treatable so should have a few years left and had no reaction to my last chemo 17 days ago so feeling pretty good at the moment.

I know somebody who is in exactly the same situation a you Pete an he's got about two years max to go,I've spoken to him a lot over the months and I've seen him go from refusing to talk about it to organising the time that he's got left and then back to not talking about it,it can be very stressful for somebody in your position in your position so my thoughts are with you

[mullen103]

All the best Pete