Yeah, I know-- that's what makes this such a bitch of a situation. There IS no right answer. Me, I'd want my mind intact, even if my body started to go, and would probably opt just for pain management, if fixing my body meant screwing with my brain. And but I can't assume that what I'd want for myself is what someone else would want.
That said, during his clearer days, Gramps has shown moments where he's aware of the fact that his brain isn't working quite right, and I think it really troubles him.
And... I'm sure that's a great article, but I'm a bit too emotionally bruised to read it objectively right now. I know what's coming, and I know it's inevitable. My mother has extended his life significantly primarily through changing his diet depending on what seem like ever-changing nutritional requirements. But I cannot read about or discuss "end of life care" right now. I'm sorry. :(
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Date: 2009-10-07 12:01 pm (UTC)That said, during his clearer days, Gramps has shown moments where he's aware of the fact that his brain isn't working quite right, and I think it really troubles him.
And... I'm sure that's a great article, but I'm a bit too emotionally bruised to read it objectively right now. I know what's coming, and I know it's inevitable. My mother has extended his life significantly primarily through changing his diet depending on what seem like ever-changing nutritional requirements. But I cannot read about or discuss "end of life care" right now. I'm sorry. :(