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Paulette Fiset-Germain, 101, lived an active and independent life before suffering a stroke and two falls last year

After her health declined, she decided to end her life with medical aid in dying on Dec. 1

She called the option a “really wonderful gift” and admitted that she was “looking forward to it”

A 101-year-old woman opened up about her decision to end her life with medical aid in dying.

Paulette Fiset-Germain — a mother of three from Quebec, Canada — spoke to Le Journal de Quebec and explained that she had always lived a very active and independent life. However, her health started to decline last year after suffering two falls and a stroke.

“It started when I fractured my hip and I was no longer able to do anything,” she told the outlet.

“I started having d

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