When assisted dying means you have to go before you’re ready

By Christina Frangou

Grappling with Alzheimer’s, Leila Bell decided to end her life. She used her final days to call on Canada to change its rules

Leila Bell, an 85-year-old great grandmother in Vancouver, decided the circumstances of her death warranted one last act of advocacy.

She told a handful of close friends, her psychologist and her doctor about her plan. Her long-time confidante Sarah Townsend made the arrangements.

Source: When assisted dying means you have to go before you’re ready

Category: Assisted dying, Death and dying, Society, Canada, Americas