by APFLI | May 20, 2015 | Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - Archive
Suicide is more common among older Americans than any other age group. The statistics are daunting. While people 65 and older account for 12 percent of the population, they represent 16 percent to 25 percent of the suicides. Four out of five suicides in older adults...
by APFLI | Mar 17, 2007 | Imposed Death - Definitions / Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide / VSED
Most of us are not going to even consider euthanasia or physician assisted suicide! So, do we have any real concerns for our end of life care, or that of our parents and families? YES! There are two main concerns: making sure that your desires for the end of your life...
by APFLI | Mar 14, 2007 | Resources
NOTE: International Task Force has changed its name to Patients Rights Coalition Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & Health Care Decisions: Protecting Yourself & Your Family by Rita L. Marker...
by APFLI | Mar 14, 2007 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
Advance Directives are an important protection… End of life decisions can cause great anguish in families. In the current health care climate, it is important to be informed concerning all your options. No one is required by law to have an advance directive; do...
by APFLI | Oct 9, 2005 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
Comment: Not surprisingly, the media has studiously ignored this report. This chapter is quite long; this is an excerpt. To read the entire chapter or report, please go to the URL. [N Valko R.N.] URL– ...