This was my second time to watch this exemplary video regarding MAID! It is extremely touching, informative, profound and emotional but convinces me that if I ever need to, I will definitely choose MAID.
The film was full of love. My husband had Lewy body dementia. He suffered with pain and confusion. He did finally get drugs to help his body shut down. But it took days. I had to make the decision it was time. As with dementia the patient doesn't have a say. I live with that decision which is difficult. Maid would have helped us so very much. We did have specialists saying this was the right decision for my husband. I hope someday Dementia patients can make the choice and the government will pass a motion to allow patients to decide when they still are able to. Thank you for what you are doing.
Brian Oliveira is my brother. I miss you everyday but I know you are at peace now. You are the bravest person I will ever know. You always did things your way and for that I will always admire you for.
What a touching note to your “brave, beautiful brother, my dear Victoria. I am so sorry for your loss and I know it us much harder on us, the living, than it is for the one who left us, but your brother’s death is paving the way for thousands more people who have been suffering like my sister did. I pray for you and your family to find solace in the fact that your brother will never be forgotten by anyone who sees this documentary 🙏❤️❤️
I will choose MAID when my time comes. For decades we have euthanized our suffering pets yet some still think MAID for suffering people is wrong. Such a beautiful, gentle, loving documentary. I pray many, many people will watch it.
Thank you to everyone who has watched the film. We have heard numerous stories from people who have watched the film and it helped to open up a conversation about their end of life wishes with loved ones. Please share the film far and wide so we can continue to build understanding and compassion around this issue. Thank you.
This was very well presented My mother chose MAID … we her children were all present …… she died soooo peacefully ……. She had been suffering Thank you to all who have worked tirelessly to make this possible and all the practioners who fulfill this procedure……..I will always advocate now Thank you thank you 🙏
My fiancé passed via Maid Oct 9/23. I cried all the way through this video because it all just rang so true to our experience which is still so raw. I am thankful that he did not have to wait longer in his horrible cancer end stages. It takes incredible courage for the patient to pull the pin but he passed as he wished with a room full of family and friends who loved and respected him dearly❤
The people involved in this process from beginning to end , working on the laws and helping people gracefully in their choice are angels. Maybe those that do not accept this have not watched a loved one desperately suffer to a natural end. This choice gives control and dignity in choice. A wonderful documentary!
What a beautiful film. I wish MAID was available for my wonderful father and loving mother in law both who had dementia. In their honour, I will advocate for advanced request.
I am afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. It's been just over 2 years now. I can no longer work or drive. I'm getting more stupid with every passing day. In Canada, people with Alzheimer's are just left to get more and more brain-dead. I asked my doctor about assisted suicide and was informed that because I have Alzheimer's, I don't have the mental capability to understand that assisted suicide will kill me. I'm going to be forced to die as a terrified "head in a bed" just like my mother did 12 years ago. I'm angry and depressed as hell.
Do you have the chance and means to travel to Switzerland? There is an advocate in the UK who also has alzheimer's and has the green light. As long as it is not too bad you are normally still classified competent. Maybe this is an option for you. I am so sorry.
Beautiful documentary. Thank you to these families for sharing their stories. Along with advanced directives, I think MAID for terminal minors with decision-making capacity needs to also be allowed. It's cruel that a 16 year old dying of brain cancer cannot choose to die peacefully and on their terms.
This was a great film. All the souls involved seemed like incredible people, and it was an honor to be in their presence if only through here. I'd like MAID for myself one day, but I won't get it because I live in America. I've looked into Switzerland and that seems like a long, difficult and uncertain process. It's very true what they said, that knowing this option is available gives peace of mind and a sense of control, and the will to go on for as long as you can.
Thank you for producing this. My wish is that others will see the incredible power of being able to choose your own death as you choose your own life. The strength and courage of these individuals and their families is staggering. Sending love and light to all you have lost a person, and to those who are faced with this choice.
As far as I know, you have to be of sound mind in order to have it. We are waiting for the government to allow "Advanced Directives" which allows you to make the decision while you are of sound mind.
Unless your the person who's suffering from the sickness each day same over over again you are at no peace at all there's only so much pain a person can take especially you are aware of what is happening an challenge every day so I can fully understand its not easy to explain to your family because their get upset angry make you feel bad for doing it its not them who's suffering its not them who's got to face different challenges as they come so I have come to point nothing more can be done I know exactly what I'm doing I'm not meaning to be selfish I just can't find any peace I do not want to look in mirror what my body determine how I look each day its unfair to you your family but its also unfair for us the person who's going through with it so allow peace
i'm not a Canadian, but several US states have legalized physician-assisted suicide. I'm so thankful I don't live in one of them. It's possible that my mother-in-law, who died of complications of Alzheimer's disease, might have opted for it had it been legal in her state. My late father, who also died of complications of Alzheimer's, never would have done so, nor would my late husband who died of complications of frontotemporal degeneration. i feel horrible for everyone who felt compelled to have a doctor or nurse practitioner perform MAID on them. It's also important to realize that not all doctors or nurse practitioners support this in Canada or the US.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm sorry to hear of your family's suffering. The system that operates in Canada values individual autonomy. No-one (family member or practitioner) can force or compel someone to access MAID against their will, and there are robust safeguards to protect against that.
This is in my view terribly wrong. To end one's own life is tremendously against the will of God. No-one has the right to do this. I know most will disagree with me as you're probably watching because you support this but I had to put my view across.
Because they are convinced through media and internet that its your choice to take your life, did you give yourself life? No, then who gave you the right to decide to take it.@@Btimbit940
This was my second time to watch this exemplary video regarding MAID! It is extremely touching, informative, profound and emotional but convinces me that if I ever need to, I will definitely choose MAID.
This is a complete and dignified perspective on the subject. Everyone should watch this.
Thank you @Rogelio_007!
So beautifully done. The love, peace and courage were palpable. I hope everyone sees this.
Thank you @cathygriffin131
The film was full of love. My husband had Lewy body dementia. He suffered with pain and confusion.
He did finally get drugs to help his body shut down. But it took days.
I had to make the decision it was time.
As with dementia the patient doesn't have a say. I live with that decision which is difficult. Maid would have helped us so very much. We did have specialists saying this was the right decision for my husband. I hope someday Dementia patients can make the choice and the government will pass a motion to allow patients to decide when they still are able to. Thank you for what you are doing.
may you rest In Peace Brian oliveria forever in our hearts❤️
Brian Oliveira is my brother. I miss you everyday but I know you are at peace now. You are the bravest person I will ever know. You always did things your way and for that I will always admire you for.
What a touching note to your “brave, beautiful brother, my dear Victoria. I am so sorry for your loss and I know it us much harder on us, the living, than it is for the one who left us, but your brother’s death is paving the way for thousands more people who have been suffering like my sister did. I pray for you and your family to find solace in the fact that your brother will never be forgotten by anyone who sees this documentary 🙏❤️❤️
I will choose MAID when my time comes. For decades we have euthanized our suffering pets yet some still think MAID for suffering people is wrong. Such a beautiful, gentle, loving documentary. I pray many, many people will watch it.
Informative and moving. I highly recommend it.
Thank you @Bettywright139
So much love for these (and so many other) brave pioneering souls!
We all should have the right to die with dignity. I fully support Maid.
Hospice care and palliative care allow people to die with dignity.😊
Thank you to everyone who has watched the film. We have heard numerous stories from people who have watched the film and it helped to open up a conversation about their end of life wishes with loved ones. Please share the film far and wide so we can continue to build understanding and compassion around this issue. Thank you.
Thank you for this powerful documentary and may those that shared their journey's with us rest in peace.
This was very well presented My mother chose MAID … we her children were all present …… she died soooo peacefully ……. She had been suffering Thank you to all who have worked tirelessly to make this possible and all the practioners who fulfill this procedure……..I will always advocate now Thank you thank you 🙏
My fiancé passed via Maid Oct 9/23. I cried all the way through this video because it all just rang so true to our experience which is still so raw. I am thankful that he did not have to wait longer in his horrible cancer end stages. It takes incredible courage for the patient to pull the pin but he passed as he wished with a room full of family and friends who loved and respected him dearly❤
I cried all the way through as well. My partner had MAID in May 2023.
Beautiful documentary
Many thanks!
MAID is so important and unfortunately often misunderstood. Beautiful film. ❤
I’ve been approved for maid track 2 since 2021. It’s extended my life by giving my the courage to go on, knowing the option is there.
The people involved in this process from beginning to end , working on the laws and helping people gracefully in their choice are angels. Maybe those that do not accept this have not watched a loved one desperately suffer to a natural end. This choice gives control and dignity in choice. A wonderful documentary!
Great documentary
Thank you @joycebarnesspiritist
this was very interesting to watch as I am a person who truly believes in MAID, at the age of 82, this is the way I want to leave this life.
Goodbye! I'm 19 and know how to use a phone by the way.
What a beautiful film. I wish MAID was available for my wonderful father and loving mother in law both who had dementia. In their honour, I will advocate for advanced request.
Same here. My dad died after a decade of dementia and it has made me so passionate about this issue.
Phenomenal work on this documentary.
I am afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. It's been just over 2 years now. I can no longer work or drive. I'm getting more stupid with every passing day. In Canada, people with Alzheimer's are just left to get more and more brain-dead. I asked my doctor about assisted suicide and was informed that because I have Alzheimer's, I don't have the mental capability to understand that assisted suicide will kill me. I'm going to be forced to die as a terrified "head in a bed" just like my mother did 12 years ago. I'm angry and depressed as hell.
Do you have the chance and means to travel to Switzerland? There is an advocate in the UK who also has alzheimer's and has the green light. As long as it is not too bad you are normally still classified competent. Maybe this is an option for you. I am so sorry.
Beautiful documentary So informative
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful documentary. Thank you to these families for sharing their stories.
Along with advanced directives, I think MAID for terminal minors with decision-making capacity needs to also be allowed. It's cruel that a 16 year old dying of brain cancer cannot choose to die peacefully and on their terms.
This was a great film. All the souls involved seemed like incredible people, and it was an honor to be in their presence if only through here. I'd like MAID for myself one day, but I won't get it because I live in America. I've looked into Switzerland and that seems like a long, difficult and uncertain process. It's very true what they said, that knowing this option is available gives peace of mind and a sense of control, and the will to go on for as long as you can.
Thank you for this very well made film. I met Audrey, she'd be smiling watching this.
Thank you for producing this. My wish is that others will see the incredible power of being able to choose your own death as you choose your own life. The strength and courage of these individuals and their families is staggering. Sending love and light to all you have lost a person, and to those who are faced with this choice.
Beautiful.
Consideration for a persons Dignity and the Power to Choose
I will choose maid if I ever get dementia and can no longer function as a person. Watching my husband go through this is horrible to watch.❤
As far as I know, you have to be of sound mind in order to have it. We are waiting for the government to allow "Advanced Directives" which allows you to make the decision while you are of sound mind.
Kyle and Trish Merriman really gd great job saray yr both so strong and amazing very brave. The hole move with every one's stories 😢
Unless your the person who's suffering from the sickness each day same over over again you are at no peace at all there's only so much pain a person can take especially you are aware of what is happening an challenge every day so I can fully understand its not easy to explain to your family because their get upset angry make you feel bad for doing it its not them who's suffering its not them who's got to face different challenges as they come so I have come to point nothing more can be done I know exactly what I'm doing I'm not meaning to be selfish I just can't find any peace I do not want to look in mirror what my body determine how I look each day its unfair to you your family but its also unfair for us the person who's going through with it so allow peace
i'm not a Canadian, but several US states have legalized physician-assisted suicide. I'm so thankful I don't live in one of them. It's possible that my mother-in-law, who died of complications of Alzheimer's disease, might have opted for it had it been legal in her state. My late father, who also died of complications of Alzheimer's, never would have done so, nor would my late husband who died of complications of frontotemporal degeneration. i feel horrible for everyone who felt compelled to have a doctor or nurse practitioner perform MAID on them. It's also important to realize that not all doctors or nurse practitioners support this in Canada or the US.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm sorry to hear of your family's suffering. The system that operates in Canada values individual autonomy. No-one (family member or practitioner) can force or compel someone to access MAID against their will, and there are robust safeguards to protect against that.
You are really missing the message that those featured in this documentary want to express.
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It's just an exit to stop going through exits.
Not "Indianapolis Valley"....IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY (Nova Scotia)
Thank you! Corrected :)
This is in my view terribly wrong. To end one's own life is tremendously against the will of God. No-one has the right to do this. I know most will disagree with me as you're probably watching because you support this but I had to put my view across.
what ever was said "it is murder
And I bet you didn't even watch the documentary
You have obviously never watched a loved one suffer, body and mind degrade, watch them take their last rattled raspy breath.
How is it murder if they chose to die this way?
Because they are convinced through media and internet that its your choice to take your life, did you give yourself life? No, then who gave you the right to decide to take it.@@Btimbit940