I only hope that, before I get too infirm to make the choice,  the assisted dying legislation will include the ability to make advanced directives regarding the ending of my life.  My father died of Alzheimer's, my mother in law has advanced dementia.  I pray that I will not have to subject myself or my family to those terrible diseases.  I also hope that, as an older person, I will remember that my "proud" insistence in staying in my home may cause a tremendous burden to my children and that I will have the good sense to move to a retirement home.