What an article. I am over-whelmed at the moment. It has hit very very close to home. My Dad was in much the same condition/mental state for 6 months before he died and I was his caregiver. I moved to FL to live with Mom and Dad and take care of him. His dementia was brought on by something a pd caregiver did/gave him . She had been in their home for 1 month. She and her spouse were attempting to get my Dad to sign checks behind Mom's back. By the time Mom realized what was going on and my DB and I got there all was lost. Except for the horror and the bills the incompetent medical community that we had to deal with. My only fault with the article is his ending. There is nothing you can do personally that will hasten your own end except suicide. If you decided to do this while you are still able then so be it. But...if you wait...ah...then who will you designate to carry out your wishes. Will they ? When will be the right time ? Tomorrow...OK...what if it is a good day ? See what you are facing. Hubris ...that is what is at work . Thank you Gold for a powerful thread and roselvr for an eye opening article. And the writer, thank you. Here is a link that might be useful: Hubris

Great list (I love lists) and great gifts. This is also nice for my "where did I put it " list.

I have a whole pack of red tht I got at a thrift store.Thanks for the list.

I bought a book a little while ago on teabag folding at my local scrapbook store. It included the special paper with it, plus the store also sells it by the sheet. This paper folding originated in Europe, supposedly as a woman sipped tea,she picked up her teabag envelope and fiddled with it until it turned into a star shape. Its kinda like origami, but you can make frames and 3-D flowers,etc. Some of the designs are more difficult than others. The book is by Design Originals. Here's a site - www.d-originals.com Patty