[MargaretR]

I agree it is most distressing for family to see a loved relative deteriorate mentally. Our society needs to provide more sheltered accommodation. Especially since our population is due to have a greater percentage of very old people.
I am concerned that the present poorly regulated nursing home provision is an excuse to abuse and profit from the elderly. I visited many local homes (my work), albeit 20 odd years ago, (hope they are better now), and I would choose euthanasia rather than that, (if I was mentally still capable of making a choice.)