In the German Chinese say, the elderly Europeans wait until old age, inserting the pipe lying on the sick bed for the day less and less people, rather than wasting time here, they prefer to use only the remaining time to enjoy the rest of the time, without hesitation when dying!
Many people think that this is the double role of medical technology, but in fact it is more of a mental and institutional role. In the Netherlands, Germany, these places, the elderly are used to independently think about the big things of life from childhood, unlike in some cultures, always take "living more days" as the iron rule. As a result, when the body cannot bear, they directly choose to refuse the meaningless pull. The data show that the total number of euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands in 2022 is 5.1%, which is not random, but through strict control. The elderly prefer to spend their energy on walking or listening to music, rather than becoming a regular visitor to the hospital.
The European welfare net is tightly woven, this is the key. French retirees have enough monthly pensions, health insurance covers hospital expenses, basically without worrying about money. German education catches up with dolls, teaches people to respect personal decisions, children grow up and do not die staring at their parents' medical bills. In contrast, some Asian countries are medically expensive, the family burden is heavy, the elderly are easily dragged into a long-term state. Europeans feel that society is down, the elderly do not have to worry about dragging down the future, this mentality is relaxed, the decision is more decisive.
For the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dresde van Acht, he is a living example. The guy born in 1931 in North Brabant province, early school law, graduated in 1955 as a lawyer, the office day-to-day in the swamps. In 1968 he entered the Ministry of Justice, in 1971 he was appointed Minister of Justice, in 1977 he became Prime Minister, and worked until 1982. In those years, he was busy with economic reforms and parliamentary debates always loved to speak with data. After leaving office, he went to Japan and the United States as an ambassador to the European Union, holding his hands cold in the diplomatic field. Late years turned human rights, in 2009 created the Rights Forum, focusing on Middle East peace. In 1958 he married Eugene, three children and seven grandchildren, and his family
Van Acht's experience reflects the attitude of European elderly people towards their later years. The cerebral hemorrhage in 2019 made him unable to move, but it didn't let him lie flat. After discussing with his wife, he refused to invade the treatment and turned to plan the funeral. The Dutch euthanasia law came into effect in 2002, requiring patients to suffer unbearable pain and have no hope of improvement. Two doctors confirmed that it is usually performed by family doctors. The couple are eligible and have complete formalities when signing documents. In the following months, they dealt with their belongings, distributed them to their children, and held small parties to talk about old things. Similar to other European countries, Belgium and Switzerland also allow similar choices. Doctors follow the patient's wishes and avoid unnecessary intervention. In 2022, there will be 58 joint cases of Dutch couples, double that of 2020. What does this trend mean? The old man is more and more daring to choose his own way.
The welfare system in Europe is not an empty talk. Denmark Sweden these Nordic countries, the nursery care is fully covered, the elderly are sick to the door full service, without children ask for a bed. French health care is widespread, hospitalization is not worried about money, pensions make the elderly stable every month. Germans are independent, children do not interfere with medical decisions, parents choose anything respect. This mechanism, so that the elderly are free from the economic moral double pressure. In some places in Asia, the medical care is more expensive, the family is heavy, the elderly sick is the whole family, delayed and easy to complain. Europeans early release this line, parents rely on society, children are not only accompanied, later years are so much.
Cultural differences are amplified here. Asian tradition emphasizes the collective, decisions are often made by families, and the voice of the elderly is quiet. Europe emphasizes autonomy and teaches people to steer their own lives from an early age. Studies have shown that when the elderly in East Asia die, they are more concerned about harmony and are reluctant to say that they refuse treatment. Westerners play the ball straight, write the advice in advance, and define the boundary. It's not about who is better or worse, but about the different paths. The elderly in Europe are less bedridden, and because they regard death as the natural end point, unlike some places, they always want to use nutrition tubes to continue their lives. As a result, most elderly patients in Europe and America die before they become conscious, so as to avoid prolonged lying. According to Dutch data, nearly 10,000 cases of euthanasia will be notified in 2023, an increase of 10%, and the number of couple cases will continue to increase.
Many people think that this is the double role of medical technology, but in fact it is more of a mental and institutional role. In the Netherlands, Germany, these places, the elderly are used to independently think about the big things of life from childhood, unlike in some cultures, always take "living more days" as the iron rule. As a result, when the body cannot bear, they directly choose to refuse the meaningless pull. The data show that the total number of euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands in 2022 is 5.1%, which is not random, but through strict control. The elderly prefer to spend their energy on walking or listening to music, rather than becoming a regular visitor to the hospital.
The European welfare net is tightly woven, this is the key. French retirees have enough monthly pensions, health insurance covers hospital expenses, basically without worrying about money. German education catches up with dolls, teaches people to respect personal decisions, children grow up and do not die staring at their parents' medical bills. In contrast, some Asian countries are medically expensive, the family burden is heavy, the elderly are easily dragged into a long-term state. Europeans feel that society is down, the elderly do not have to worry about dragging down the future, this mentality is relaxed, the decision is more decisive.
For the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dresde van Acht, he is a living example. The guy born in 1931 in North Brabant province, early school law, graduated in 1955 as a lawyer, the office day-to-day in the swamps. In 1968 he entered the Ministry of Justice, in 1971 he was appointed Minister of Justice, in 1977 he became Prime Minister, and worked until 1982. In those years, he was busy with economic reforms and parliamentary debates always loved to speak with data. After leaving office, he went to Japan and the United States as an ambassador to the European Union, holding his hands cold in the diplomatic field. Late years turned human rights, in 2009 created the Rights Forum, focusing on Middle East peace. In 1958 he married Eugene, three children and seven grandchildren, and his family
Van Acht's experience reflects the attitude of European elderly people towards their later years. The cerebral hemorrhage in 2019 made him unable to move, but it didn't let him lie flat. After discussing with his wife, he refused to invade the treatment and turned to plan the funeral. The Dutch euthanasia law came into effect in 2002, requiring patients to suffer unbearable pain and have no hope of improvement. Two doctors confirmed that it is usually performed by family doctors. The couple are eligible and have complete formalities when signing documents. In the following months, they dealt with their belongings, distributed them to their children, and held small parties to talk about old things. Similar to other European countries, Belgium and Switzerland also allow similar choices. Doctors follow the patient's wishes and avoid unnecessary intervention. In 2022, there will be 58 joint cases of Dutch couples, double that of 2020. What does this trend mean? The old man is more and more daring to choose his own way.
The welfare system in Europe is not an empty talk. Denmark Sweden these Nordic countries, the nursery care is fully covered, the elderly are sick to the door full service, without children ask for a bed. French health care is widespread, hospitalization is not worried about money, pensions make the elderly stable every month. Germans are independent, children do not interfere with medical decisions, parents choose anything respect. This mechanism, so that the elderly are free from the economic moral double pressure. In some places in Asia, the medical care is more expensive, the family is heavy, the elderly sick is the whole family, delayed and easy to complain. Europeans early release this line, parents rely on society, children are not only accompanied, later years are so much.
Cultural differences are amplified here. Asian tradition emphasizes the collective, decisions are often made by families, and the voice of the elderly is quiet. Europe emphasizes autonomy and teaches people to steer their own lives from an early age. Studies have shown that when the elderly in East Asia die, they are more concerned about harmony and are reluctant to say that they refuse treatment. Westerners play the ball straight, write the advice in advance, and define the boundary. It's not about who is better or worse, but about the different paths. The elderly in Europe are less bedridden, and because they regard death as the natural end point, unlike some places, they always want to use nutrition tubes to continue their lives. As a result, most elderly patients in Europe and America die before they become conscious, so as to avoid prolonged lying. According to Dutch data, nearly 10,000 cases of euthanasia will be notified in 2023, an increase of 10%, and the number of couple cases will continue to increase.