Julia Waterhouse Chooses Dignitas to Escape Alzheimer's Nightmare

Julia Waterhouse, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 56, decided to end her life at Dignitas after receiving devastating brain scan results. This decision came after witnessing her mother, Jean, succumb to the same disease in 2018. Julia expressed her determination to her sister, Shirley Cramer, indicating she did not want to endure a similar decline. The emotional weight of having to make such a choice highlights the struggles associated with early-onset dementia and the impact of familial experiences with the disease. Julia’s decision raises questions about the ethics of assisted dying and the support systems available for those experiencing terminal conditions.