I looked into this recently and it seems like it is basically impossible to pre-arrange assisted suicide for alzheimer's or dementia. Even in countries which allow death with dignity. I find it very strange because it’s so common and I’m sure many people would prefer DWD in those circumstances.

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awakeasleep 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

To me, it doesn’t seem strange at all because I’m thinking about how complicated the system would have to be to carry out such a directive.

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parpfish 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

shouldn't finding a way to kill yourself be pretty easy, even without legal DWD? you can overdose on OTC meds, or get a knife, or (in America) pick up a gun.

	▲	lostlogin 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		> DWD? you can overdose on OTC meds, or get a knife, or (in America) pick up a gun. Someone with sound mind is likely to worry about what’ll be left for loved ones to clean up. And someone suffering dementia/Alzheimer’s may well forget the plan.
	▲	throwaway173738 2 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		None of these things guarantee death and if you fail they come with some awful complications. Overdosing on Morphine is probably the easiest, most humane way to die.