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To: OldFriend
"I have a living will and would never in a million years want to be kept alive in such a state."

As one who has worked since 1988 in LTC skilling nursing facilities, I don't think any of us really knows how we would feel when it comes right down to it. I have seen people whose "quality of life" is abominable, but their will to live is incredibly strong. (I do think a living will is a good idea, also a health directive should be in force as well.)

Carolyn

113 posted on 10/08/2003 5:17:58 AM PDT by CDHart
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To: CDHart
Frankly, I care too much about my family to inflict that kind of lingering on them.

Have seen it happen in my family and have seen the toll is takes on the loved ones.

Allow me my personal choice.

115 posted on 10/08/2003 6:18:15 AM PDT by OldFriend (DEMS INHABIT A PARALLEL UNIVERSE)
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