“In the event of my being in a state in which I do not have capacity to make decisions about my care, and from which the chance of recovery is minimal, I do not wish to have life-sustaining treatment… for example a feeding tube… I would like to receive care directed at the alleviation of suffering…’ pg223” AgeingEnd Of Life Care Book:The Book About Getting Older Source: The Book About Getting Older
“Over half of men aged over eighty-five who have been in hospital overnight will die within twelve months… A move into care is a warning flag too; only around half of those who move into a care home will still be alive a year later… because the things that cause a move into care are also events that suggest that someone’s life may be nearing its end. Pg255” AgeingEnd Of Life Care Book:The Book About Getting Older Source: The Book About Getting Older
“Parkinson’s disease in its later stages can torment with its unpredictability. It seizes you then lets you go from hour to hour or later, even from minute to minute… the medicines are partially effective – tablets enhance the supply of dopamine, the key neurotransmitter that is inexplicably depleted in this illness… in a bad trough someone with Parkinson’s may freeze completely. Pg252” Parkinson S Disease Book:The Golden Rule: Lessons in living from a doctor of ageing Source: The Golden Rule: Lessons in living from a doctor of ageing