So, what happened today?

[harr1984]

I mentioned my Dad was in a nursing home and not eating. Well he did pass away about a week ago. He had it rough for a long while but passed very suddenly, quietly and peacefully - so we are delighted that was so as he had wanted a relief from his agonies and anguish for a long while. The nursing home ( not a hospice) were really good.

I wrote to the local MP before the recent vote asking her if she wanted to see what unassisted dying looked like. She said no thanks and then voted against it because she feels there are some vulnerable people who will be coerced into an early death and doesn’t believe the bill offers adequate safeguards.

Despite these valid concerns it seems we are to go ahead with some form of assisted dying - and I think it is a step forward.

Sorry to hear that mate. There are valid counter arguments, but good to see there being a step in the right direction for those who really do need this assistance....

 

[Glenda's Legs]

I mentioned my Dad was in a nursing home and not eating. Well he did pass away about a week ago. He had it rough for a long while but passed very suddenly, quietly and peacefully - so we are delighted that was so as he had wanted a relief from his agonies and anguish for a long while. The nursing home ( not a hospice) were really good.

I wrote to the local MP before the recent vote asking her if she wanted to see what unassisted dying looked like. She said no thanks and then voted against it because she feels there are some vulnerable people who will be coerced into an early death and doesn’t believe the bill offers adequate safeguards.

Despite these valid concerns it seems we are to go ahead with some form of assisted dying - and I think it is a step forward.

Very sorry for your loss. But 'glad' - for him and for you - that his passing was peaceful.
RIP x

 

[Rorschach]

I mentioned my Dad was in a nursing home and not eating. Well he did pass away about a week ago. He had it rough for a long while but passed very suddenly, quietly and peacefully - so we are delighted that was so as he had wanted a relief from his agonies and anguish for a long while. The nursing home ( not a hospice) were really good.

I wrote to the local MP before the recent vote asking her if she wanted to see what unassisted dying looked like. She said no thanks and then voted against it because she feels there are some vulnerable people who will be coerced into an early death and doesn’t believe the bill offers adequate safeguards.

Despite these valid concerns it seems we are to go ahead with some form of assisted dying - and I think it is a step forward.

My condolences.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Driving today behind a car with reg no N17 DAN it couldn't be surely

 

[Muttley]

I mentioned my Dad was in a nursing home and not eating. Well he did pass away about a week ago. He had it rough for a long while but passed very suddenly, quietly and peacefully - so we are delighted that was so as he had wanted a relief from his agonies and anguish for a long while. The nursing home ( not a hospice) were really good.

I wrote to the local MP before the recent vote asking her if she wanted to see what unassisted dying looked like. She said no thanks and then voted against it because she feels there are some vulnerable people who will be coerced into an early death and doesn’t believe the bill offers adequate safeguards.

Despite these valid concerns it seems we are to go ahead with some form of assisted dying - and I think it is a step forward.

So sorry to hear this mate, and totally agree.

We lost mum in September after a 5 year cycle of dementia. I watched weekly the physical and mental deterioration of a person I obviously loved dearly. We went the different direction from you where we kept her at home with dad, but had every type of specialist carer in the bungalow making sure she was made as comfortable as can be. Being only last week, it's still incredibly raw with yourself and the family, and I hope you're getting through it as well as you can.

I never want to go through what I watched my own mum go through. I would personally want the Dignitas model and feel very strongly that it should be implemented. I already have one friend who chatted to me about his own dad in the final stages of cancer getting on that plane to Switzerland and coming back as ashes.

 

[johnola]

So sorry to hear this mate, and totally agree.

We lost mum in September after a 5 year cycle of dementia. I watched weekly the physical and mental deterioration of a person I obviously loved dearly. We went the different direction from you where we kept her at home with dad, but had every type of specialist carer in the bungalow making sure she was made as comfortable as can be. Being only last week, it's still incredibly raw with yourself and the family, and I hope you're getting through it as well as you can.

I never want to go through what I watched my own mum go through. I would personally want the Dignitas model and feel very strongly that it should be implemented. I already have one friend who chatted to me about his own dad in the final stages of cancer getting on that plane to Switzerland and coming back as ashes.

Crumbs that is rough, I cannot imagine how hard that is as a family to see it through to the end.

We had no choice about his care in the end. He was in hospital and they insisted he went into nursing care and I am really thankful that he did.

 

[Muttley]

Crumbs that is rough, I cannot imagine how hard that is as a family to see it through to the end.

We had no choice about his care in the end. He was in hospital and they insisted he went into nursing care and I am really thankful that he did.

The only thing I'd say is that it is way more natural and manageable than you ever think it will be. I remember speaking to my uncle and he has lost his mum, his wife and his sister, and been bedside every time. You just assume you would never be strong enough in that circumstance but you obviously are. It is a subtle part of who we are in this circle of life we all exist in.

 

[Diamond Lights]

So i'm attempting a digital detox. I've bought a Nokia and am currently not really using my smart phone. it won't be forever and i do need to pop it on every now and then as so much of the life is intertwined (heating app for home, work emails etc).

Why am i doing this? Hmm i feel like i'm constantly on my phone and with the kids around it's not quality time

I've found myself like a crack addict constantly checking my Smart phone recently. so it's nice to take a little change with things.

Only a couple of days in, it's been ok, you realise how you NEVER look up. i was at the station and noticed a massive new building going up that i've not seen because my eyes are firmly down constantly.

Wont be forever like i say, tomorrow night i'm out and will need smartphone for Uber etc but it's been ok so far and over Xmas can see me using the old Nokia a lot more.