I didn't know you were über-elderly. I see from one of the replies to you that because you're 72, that automatically means you're demented and have an oral fixation.
Allow me to share with you some of the other things I've learned about your condition, and your silly notion that you have a right to continue living until you die, without being murdered.
I've recently been told that the idea of inherent worth is only good until the bills come due. I've also been told that no money should be spent by anyone (govt, your insurer, or even you) to keep you (the über-elderly) alive once you become ill. Five cents a pill for antibiotics would be too much to spend on the über-elderly and disabled. Food, water and antibiotics must be rationed here so they can be sent over seas. Anyone who says otherwise is *insane*.
Those opinions don't much matter, coming from strangers over the Internet. Do you know where your doctor and your family stand on this issue?
All I can say is I'm thankful to God that howlin isn't my next of kin. ;)