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Beakybird

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4. Not here!

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Jun 3, 2018, 04:38 PM

Jun 2018

The nursing home close to me takes measures to make sure that these things never happen. They put a harmonica in every resident's mouth to make sure they are still breathing. The residents seem happy, but the therapy dog looks miserable.

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Retirement facility didn't notice man was dead for two weeks [View all] left-of-center2012 Jun 2018 OP

I will take all necessary measures in my old age to ensure that I die at home. Aristus Jun 2018 #1

Me too. panader0 Jun 2018 #7

Some day, we'll see Jack Kovarkian as pioneer. People should have assistance in dying with dignity. Hoyt Jun 2018 #9

You know what else is totally sad? That a 79-yr-old woman has to care for Nay Jun 2018 #10

I believe it. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #2

Not to paint a broad brush, saidsimplesimon Jun 2018 #3

That IS death by a thousand cuts RandomAccess Jun 2018 #8

Not here! Beakybird Jun 2018 #4

That is hysterical. appleannie1943 Jun 2018 #6

My father, my mother and my father in law all died in my home. appleannie1943 Jun 2018 #5