Hi Bill,
I also was not to anxious to get involved with hospice for my father David Cook because I felt it we were giving up on him. I was devastated to say the least. They made him very comfortable and told us what was going on. He was at a facility which everyone in the family could stay with him 24 hours without leaving. He was surrounded by everyone and in no pain. He just went asleep, peacefully.
On the other had, a friend of mine mother went into hospice at least 3 times, started eating, talking and returned home.
So I merely looked at it like a transition to possibly help them get stronger.
I wish the best for Kathleen, and strength for you.
I am an only child of both my parents and I only wanted the best for my father, always.
Please, tell Kathleen, we are thinking of her and you at this time.
Charlene Eloi
(The Cook Family)