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She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death

16 February 2025 at 10:16
In the Netherlands, doctors and dementia patients must negotiate a fine line: Assisted death for those without capacity is legal, but doctors won’t do it.

Β© Melissa Schriek for The New York Times

Irene Mekel, who seeks medical assistance in dying, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a year ago.

She’s Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer’s, in a Race to the Death

16 February 2025 at 10:16
In the Netherlands, doctors and dementia patients must negotiate a fine line: Assisted death for those without capacity is legal, but doctors won’t do it.

Β© Melissa Schriek for The New York Times

Irene Mekel, who seeks medical assistance in dying, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a year ago.
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