I can't decide which would be more horrifying - dementia or ALS? Being fully

Apr 5, 2025
8:07:13am

foofcoug Wonder what the character limi

mentally intact but trapped inside a body you can't control or having a relatively health body and losing your entire sense of self and all of your memories & faculties.

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Dementia is such a tough way to end your life

the_byu_flash

Apr 5, 7:44am

I would like the option of having a cyanide pill to take if that is me. And

kotacoug

Apr 5, 7:57am

The interesting part is that people with dementia aren’t troubled by it or at

Socrates Johnson

Apr 5, 8:19am

It varies. Some people know they aren’t getting things correct and are very

NYC and Japan

9:08am

It’s tough for the people around them. Your aunt is probably happy in her own

Fatalplacebo

Apr 5, 8:02am

It’s horrible… and the care needed is tremendous when it gets in the later

kotacoug

Apr 5, 8:09am

I can tell you that my dad was not happy. He was confused, which led to anger,

Jay Rick

Apr 5, 8:59am

I can't decide which would be more horrifying - dementia or ALS? Being fully

foofcoug

Apr 5, 8:07am

For me ALS. I would hate to be restricted in movement and activities and know

Fatalplacebo

Apr 5, 8:10am

ALS Is infinitely more tragic imo, though mostly because of the age of

cougfanz

Apr 5, 8:14am

I just hope I get the happy/pleasant dementia vs the angry or violent one..

cougfanz

Apr 5, 8:10am

If I get it, sit me in front of reruns of BYU football and the NFL.

Swag Kazekage

Apr 5, 8:23am

It won't answer all your questions, but here's a great article my bro wrote on

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