Elderly

[Scythe13]

I do feel this is a real issue for many people. There are quite a few of us with elderly relatives, friends, and the alike.

I have frequently thought about this, and I have come to a decision that although each case would need to be taken individually, there is certainly a painful choice that would need to be made for specific individuals (please note, I do think this a REALLY HARSH and VERY morally challenging subject). I will use the example of my father, whom passed away a year and a half ago. WTSHTF, if he was in his situation where he was unwell, and fading fast, I think he would have appreciated a trip to Switzerland, if you know what I mean (bring on the Pro-Life vs Pro-Dignity arguments). Some, and I actually think MANY, individuals would rather pass away nice and peacefully while things were still good. My dad being one of them.

However, there are other people that are still very capable at certain ages, that would much rather continue to live and continue to troop away. For those people, support should be provided. Medication should be stocked. Education should be sort on subjects of help, medicine, and the alike.

But I would say it's a hugely difficult subject.

For bugging out, many older people are unable to cope with the cold. So there would need to be a lot of considerations made for that. The same with a BOL.

Bugging in would be just as difficult, as with things like dementia, if a group is trying to keep a low profile, the last thing you want if your elderly member to just open the curtains at night, or putting the cat out at night, incase it gives away your location.

It's a hugely difficult subject, and one that for myself and my wife, we've thought about already and accounted for how we would cope in our older age. But dealing with other members of a team that may be old...a very different situation altogether.