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Yesterday was my birthday. Yes, ElderDaniel is that much elder. With this, I become ever more susceptible to SEDS. Here's an article from The Onion which gives alarming evidence that modern science has a long way to go in working to prevent this common tragedy.



Millions Of Americans Succumbing To Sudden Elder Death Syndrome

February 8, 2006 | Issue 42•06



McLEAN, VA—Despite remarkable advances in health care and the study of medicine in recent decades, scientists remain baffled by Sudden Elder Death Syndrome, a disorder that cuts long lives short and leaves aggrieved loved ones wondering why.



Also known as Craftmatic Adjustable Bed Death, SEDS is the sudden, unexplained passing of an elderly person. In many SEDS cases, even a full autopsy and a review of 80-plus years of health records cannot account for the mysterious death.



"We have no forensic explanation for it," said Dr. Martin Gerrard, chairman of the SEDS Institute. "These seemingly healthy elders—some of whom are performing such normal activities as eating liquefied food, trying to stand up, or taking frequent naps—just stop breathing."



Read the rest of the article here:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/45109