Periagoge
Scenario

When caregiving leads to wishing for death

My mother has dementia and some days I wish she would just die already because watching this slow disappearance is torture for everyone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love can make us wish for endings we cannot morally accept wanting.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Aging & Senior Life?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.