Hospice

[hospice411]

Does anybody have a question about how to process the hospice experience they are going through?

[Mozartcowgirl]

I cant agree with you more .

[sweetpea03]

My step-grandfather just passed away on Wednesday and hospice was involved for the 3 weeks prior to his death. They were very helpful for my grandma and I'm glad she got that extra support for when we couldn't be there. It was difficult to see him in his final days, but I know he's in peace now. The cancer really just destroyed his body. They said they also do grief support, if my grandma wants it, which I think will be wonderful for her. I'm so thankful they are involved.

[sherill51]

My son died of brain cancer 2 years ago. My mother passed the year before. Hospice was involved in both cases and it was not a good experience with either of them. I wish I had never involved them and am very suspicious of their activities, although depending on where you live they can be great. My brother in law had brain cancer and died in Arizona. Hospice was great for my sister in that instance. I still carry many regrets for listening to their advise and letting my son die in the fashion that he did. The guilt and grief will never go away. It haunts me. Check the particular Hospice company that you use very thoroughly. This time is a crucial and extreme process. Be very, very careful of whose hands you deliver you loved ones into.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

thank you so much, thinghs are changing every week it seams we are going throught the scared stage and her not knowing who my dad is and mad because she says he never comes home even thought hes there with her ,

i guess i could ask when she talks about stuff that is not true or has not happen do we go along with her or tell her different?

[hospice411]

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