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Originally Posted by gomoho
So I'm wondering if there is anyone in The Villages that would be walking around and have a sudden heart attack that wouldn't want to saved. Now those people that are so ill that have a DNR I am thinking for the most part are either not out and about and if they are they are with a loved one that knows their wishes - so the chances of this being a problem are about as remote as the chance of a heart attack associated with electrical drilling or whatever was on the other web site. Why do we need to keep this going.
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If we try to imagine every situation and every health condition it would be impossible. But, in my opinion, it's quite possible that there are lots of people who could be out and about and not want to be saved. We live in a elderly retirement community where lots of people have multiple health issues. And they wouldn't necessarily be out with a loved one or caregiver.
For example, there's an elderly woman who shops at Aldi's every week. She arrives in her golf cart. She is as thin as a rail but appears to be physically fit. By the looks of her, I would guess she could be over one hundred years old. Perhaps 105+. I have never seen her with anyone. She's old but healthy enough to be out walking by her self. Should anyone try to resusitate her? Where would you draw the line?