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Fair enough, but at some point it is worth asking if their longevity is on their best interest and not on yours. Many old people just want to die since they are
by moravak1984 4y ago
Fair enough, but at some point it is worth asking if their longevity is on their best interest and not on yours. Many old people just want to die since they are not able to take care of themselves, and want to go away with dignity. Their descendants sometimes insist on keeping them chugging along as a weird kind of pet. That is weird and wrong. Just let them go, we are all going the same way anyway.
- Volundr 4y agoI agree with the sentiment, but I think it's implied in these discussions that they are looking for healthy longevity, not lying in bed unable to take care of oneself for an extra 10 years. It's even in OP's question that they started this research after noticing mental decline so one can reasonably conclude they are looking to halt or reverse the effects.
- remram 4y ago> Many old people just want to die This doesn't reflect my experience, at least with my understanding of "many" and "old". My 90 yo grandma can't walk and is on oxygen most of the day and very much doesn't want to die.