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> I’ve had multiple family members die with Alzheimer’s; can I sign up when young and lucid to die early if I get diagnosed? In the Netherlands (and I guess ot
by anonzzzies 3y ago
> I’ve had multiple family members die with Alzheimer’s; can I sign up when young and lucid to die early if I get diagnosed?
In the Netherlands (and I guess other countries), you have to arrange this very early (if you know your family has Alzheimers, like mine). Once you have symptoms or even are diagnosed, you cannot decide anymore. And you'll end up in a home, knowing nothing and no-one and often drugged up, until you die of natural causes (although the last part you don't notice anyway; your family does).
- grodriguez100 3y agoBeing diagnosed should not prevent you from making an advance directive as long as you are in full possession of your mental faculties. That’s how it works in Spain at least. In certain cases this may involve a medical evaluation.
- anonzzzies 3y agoWe had some issues in the family with this, but yes, it might be because the diagnoses was already (perceived to be) too late. I would recommend doing it young if it's a familiar/genetic issue. If not, of course you cannot do that, so you try what you can.