Irene Mekel, an 82-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, prepares for her future by planning a medically assisted death to avoid losing her identity and dignity. Living independently in Castricum, she values her life, but acknowledges the inevitable decline of her cognitive functions. She has expressed her wishes for euthanasia under specific conditions and attended a workshop to draft an advance request. However, her family doctor has reservations about fulfilling her wish, highlighting the challenges surrounding informed consent and the ethical complexities of assisted dying.
Ms. Mekel, 82, is facing Alzheimer's with dignity, preparing for a medically assisted death due to fear of losing her identity and independence.
Describing her situation, Irene Mekel expresses the heartbreaking reality of her Alzheimer's, stating she wants to die on her terms before losing herself completely.
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