Roberta Ness wrote this story shortly after her beloved husband, David, took his life by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED) in September of 2023.

Alzheimer's Society collection of personal stories and other videos about Alzheimer's.

Short video. Early detection of Alzheimer's should speed end-of-life planning.

Excellent, comprehensive set of resources about Alzheimer's and dementia.

Frank Winslow's VSED story. Might help you decide if VSED is right for you

Jamesa Noelle's personal story. Might help you decide is VSED is right for you.

Narrated by Jane’s daughter. Personal story that might help you decide whether VSED is right for you.

Excellent, comprehensive set of resource on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Video about the scope of practice of death doulas.

Helps you find a death doula by name or state. Site also has training and other resources for and about death doulas.

Concise news story about the scope of what death doulas do.

Short video. Excellent preparation for caregivers caring for someone in the final weeks of life. Applicable to VSED. Applicable to decision to die at home.

Excellent resource for finding a hospice or palliative care program near you.

Website for all things related to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Extensive set of resources for Advanced Directives, VSED, MAID, and other end-of-life care issues.

Only website fully dedicated to VSED with many helpful resources.

VSED requires preparation. You can pick and choose from this complete list of supplies and equipment to make the journey more comfortable. Equipment can be rented and supplies are not costly.

AD to be used in cases of dementia, specifying that you want to refuse all oral feedings in the case of dementia or to limit oral intake to comfort-focused feeding that must be stopped if you become disinterested or unwilling to be fed.

Goes beyond general clinical guidelines to include specific instructions for nurses and other professionals caring for patients desiring VSED.

Lovely video showing what the VSED experience is like from beginning to end. Only video showing the impact on the whole family, including a grandchild.

Advance Directive specifically for voluntarily stopping eating and drinking. Can be filled out online.