cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45996578
Democratic members of Congress know they have an age problem—and it’s hurting them.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45996578
Democratic members of Congress know they have an age problem—and it’s hurting them.
I just want to caution against us developing the stereotype that people’s capabilities slowly fade to zero, at which moment they die. That’s not always how it goes. People can die suddenly at any age, but the odds go up as you get older. You can die at 80 but still be productive when it happens. Your productivity can also go to zero years before you actually expire.
We have an elderly problem in US governance, but let’s not address it with a bunch of stereotypes about the elderly.
I hope I die before I get old.
I don’t mind if I live to 120, but when I get to that stage where I need other people to do more for me than I can do for myself… it’s time to quit before I get farther behind.
Same. I want to enjoy life, not exist for existence’s sake. Two days ago, the household’s cat was clearly dying…barely cognizant, and what there was, is clearly miserable. Euthanasia was sweet release from the barfing, hunger, and exhaustion.
I want the ability to choose when I leave, to do so with peace, and with a plan for everybody involved.