Hospice
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nur1954 wrote:Joolz822 – I am sure if you make your family aware of your wishes, they will make sure you are at home. Hospice does a great job.
Oh they know. I’m just hoping I won’t be such a mess that they won’t be able to. Know what I mean?
Joolz822 – I am sure if you make your family aware of your wishes, they will make sure you are at home. Hospice does a great job.
Hospice did wonderful with my mom. I am so glad that she was able to pass at home. Good luck to you and hugs and prayers your way.
While I don’t need it yet, and hopefully won’t for a while, I was thinking about hospice care last night. I know my family will turn to it when it’s called for… I’m just hoping I’ll be able to pass on at home instead of a hospice facility.
When my Dad was dying from pancreatic cancer, Mom had hospice people at her house 24/7. It was a blessing. The work they do is incredible.
Dear Jacque, If I didn’t really understand before I surely do now. It’s only been a month for me but Hospice that came to the house was amazing. They knew just what to say to Teddy and how to handle it all. I could not have done it without them. I find it amazing what we humans are able to handle. And I find awesome, everyone on this site. After Teddy passed my daughter said, “Mom, how did we do what we did?”. I answered that I don’t know and probably never will. Maybe it’s not meant to be questioned. All I know is we each do the best we can to help our loved one get through this terrible journey, just as you are doing, Jacque. Be strong, be brave and hang on tight and know that your Mom loves you and is most prooud of you.
Jacque,
Your post really touched me. I could have written the same thing when hospice was coming to visit my mom. My mom passed away September 2009. This is the most difficult journey that anyone can ever imagine. Please know that we are here for you. There are no words to describe what you are feeling right now, but please know that we understand.
Love, Amy
Dear Jaque,
I am thinking of you and your mum here as you all go through this and I can so relate to how you are feeling right now as it is just over a year since I was walking in your shoes with my dad. I know that this is such a tough time right now and I am glad to hear that hospice have stepped up their visits to your mum. THey will be of great help to you all in so many ways and I hope that they can get to grips with the nausea and pain. We are all here for you all the time.
Hugs,
Gavin
Dear Jacque – My heart is with you as you face these very difficult days. I know that I felt more comfort when hospice began coming to care for my husband. They also come twice a week. It is so hard to see our loved ones in pain and feels strange that on the days they peacefully sleep we feel better too. These once active, vibrant people now lie in bed most of the time, but we still have moments and memories to share. May all your moments be precious and your memories be abundant. My prayers are with you. Blessings, Susan
Dear Jacque…..It is great to hear that Hospice is there for you and has increased the visits to twice per week. The increased pain and nausea will be monitored and the medications will be adjusted accordingly. This is a very precious time for many more awesome memories. I wish for continued comfort for your Mom. She is surrounded by love.
And, I am sending tons of it too,
MarionHospice has been coming in for 2 weeks now to see my mom. They are AMAZING!!! Last week, their 2nd visit they decided they would start coming 2 times a week, instead of just 1 time. I wanted to ask why, but I think I already know. Moms nausea and pain seems to get worse everyday. Thankfully the nurse has been able to help my dad with what to do. Her legs and feet are also so very swollen….. I don’t think the diuretics are working. But, maybe they are and I just don’t know. Sometimes I look at my mom and think there is no way this is it. That this is how her final days will be spent. She’s very spunky and colorful. I keep thinking one day I’m just gonna wake up from this horrible nightmare…. and other times I look at her when shes sleeping and I’m so thankful her final days are like this. If that makes any since at all. The days where there is little pain, the days where her eyes are less yellow and she’s just peaceful. Those are the days that this roller coaster ride we’ve been on for almost 2 years doesn’t seem so bad. We have made soooo many awesome memories….. and for that I’m truly thankful.
I hope that all of you can find or see some positive in this horrible situation that we have all been put in.
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