It is a very individual thing, as everyone has said so far. I have watched old people forced to stay alive when they wanted to be allowed to die and I have seen old people hang on absolutely as long as they could when you would think their quality of life was minimal. I know when and how I plan to go, though not for a few years yet, but it is a decision each of us has to make ourself. I agree with the person who pointed out the problems with Alzheimer's - I have a close friend whose mother's brain has gone completely with Alzheimer's, but she is physically quite fit and is being well looked-after. Who knows what she really wants?

quality of life is different for everyone. we all say what we want or are going to do now, but ultimately when the time comes, life is hard to give up. i get that after watching ppl die from cancer. most say that x is the line which i will take my own life but then change it as they really don't want to leave their earthly bodies and the life they have here. i used to say what i would do as well, but have taken to thinking much more about it the older i get as to what my parameters would be because i've found they have changed over time. certain factors are a moot point like if i was on life support, but others, not so much.

My plan is to live to the ripe age of 200, then find a cave, and entomb myself. Possibly wake up in a couple hundred years. Maybe less, maybe more. We shall see.

At this point, I'm maintaining that when I can no longer wipe my own ass, it'll be time
to go.

I'm all about quality of life. Ethics of care is a neat philosophy to look into.

Not sure but I think I'll know when I get there.

Every individual will know for themselves when their line of tolerance has been crossed. Health is usually the defining factor.

When I can't wipe my own ass when I can't cook my own food basicaly when I can't live my life the way I want I'll end it no questions I live life on my terms my death will be no different

It is something we must each decide for ourselves.

I am not sure but I can see your point. I think that is up to the individual . You are borne alone and you will die alone. If that time comes I would won't have the mental capacity to make the right decision. And not be from depression alone.

I try not to think about it, but it does creep into my thoughts, and it is scary. It ain't the the dying itself as much as the how.

That's such a personal decision! I think anyone should do it if and when they wish to do it! But, considering how all these memory/dementia conditions go...how to we know WHEN to do it? Physicians might argue that Alzheimer's patients are physically healthy, even though they would consider themselves (or their loved ones, if they're care-givers) ready to die before they lose their minds. For me--it's when I can't serve society or myself.

It is you life and your body and if you want to end it, it is up to you. Nobody els business.