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By: GenBetween » How my caregiving experience has shaped what I want for myself

GenBetween » How my caregiving experience has shaped what I want for myself — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:55:40 +0000

[...] My mother also gave me a different perspective. She readily agreed to move to the hospice facility before she died, not because she necessarily wanted to leave home, but, in her words, she was, “tired of taking” all the time (due to her constant care needs at home from my father and me). That was something she could still do for us, even when she was near death. [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:48:46 +0000

Things will be hard for your dad for a while as he adjusts. Your mom will be well taken care of. Avail yourself of the help the hospice should be giving to you also. The hospice that attended my dad is still checking on me and the family.

By: Suburban Turmoil

Suburban Turmoil — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:54:59 +0000

I’ve heard great things about hospice, too. She’s in good hands and will doubtless be more comfortable this way.

You’re all in my thoughts. I know this is a tough transition for everyone.

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:27:05 +0000

Sending lots of good wishes your way,… they’ll take good care of your Mom.

By: cmhl

cmhl — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:11:08 +0000

hugs to you.

big hugs.

BUT, anyone I have heard of that has interacted w/ hospice in your area, has absolutely sang the praises of the people that work there.

By: cursingmama

cursingmama — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:52:18 +0000

It’s amazing how these changes that you think will take weeks happen so fast. I sometimes think that they say weeks when they know it will really be days and it happens so fast that nobody even had the time to worry about it.
As always you & your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

By: Larisa

Larisa — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:24:33 +0000

Hugs!!

By: Deanna

Deanna — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:55:23 +0000

Ditto on the best wishes, and prayers for all of you. I hope this becomes as much of a positive experience as possible. There is a sad sense of finality, though, I know.

By: Library Mama

Library Mama — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:46:34 +0000

Best wishes to all of you.

I hope your mom’s comfortable, and that your dad gives himself a chance to have some peace.

By: Latte Man

Latte Man — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:33:34 +0000

Sounds like a mixed blessing. A surprise to the good side, from a service you would rather not need in the first place.

I realize it is hard, but don’t expect Dad to be all that forthcoming with his needs though, unless things get really overbearing for him.